Church law requires bishops to offer to quit at 75 , though it is not uncommon for the Pope to let them continue in their posts . Cardinal Francis George stepping down after 17 years as Chicago archbishop . Spokane Bishop Blase Cupich chosen to succeed George . Score: 6 George has been battling kidney cancer .
Cardinal Francis George stepping down after 17 years as Chicago archbishop . Spokane Bishop Blase Cupich chosen to succeed George . Score: 6 George has been battling kidney cancer .