"I thought I licked something but I didn't. That isn't a good feeling," the cardinal said.
This is the archbishop's first public appearance since the news. He says he's in good spirits, but feeling the effects.
"The on biopsy was an extensive procedure so I feel a little weakened by that. There was general anesthesia. But, other than that I feel good, my appetite is good and I get tired a little bit."
The cardinal is hoping to win this fight with cancer, but he's aware of what the disease could mean.
"If this is a call to be with him for eternity than thats a welcomed call in that sense. But, it's also a fearful call because there's so much that's unknown."
He's been looking forward to retirement, but was not hoping for it to be this way.
"Even without cancer I envisioned...I don't know."
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
