Article: CARDINAL O'CONNOR, ALLY OF POPE, DIES.(NEWS)

During 16 years at the helm of the nation's most prominent Catholic pulpit, Cardinal John O'Connor inspired a flock of millions by preaching compassion, helping the poor and fighting a brave public battle against the brain tumor that would kill him.

He also placed himself at the center of some of the country's most heated debates, angering many with his staunch support of the Catholic church's positions on abortion and homosexuality even as he charmed many critics with his warm wit.

O'Connor died Wednesday, eight months after surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor. He was 80.

''His Eminence John Cardinal O'Connor has completed his earthly ...

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