More than 100 members of a Catholic Church on Chicago's South Side marched in front of the home of Cardinal Francis George, less than a day after the cardinal suspended their pastor -- a nationally known activist.
The Rev. Michael Pfleger wasn't at Thursday's protest.
The Rev. Michael Pfleger wasn't at Thursday's protest.
The rally followed George's letter
informing Pfleger he was being suspended because of statements Pfleger
has made regarding his unwillingness to accept a transfer from St.
Sabina Church, which he's led for more than 30 years.
George says he suspended Pfleger because the priest told the media he'd leave the Catholic Church rather than accept a transfer.
George also suspended Pfleger in 2008 for disparaging comments Pfleger
made about then-Sen. Hillary Clinton.
The protesters contend George took Pfleger's recent comments out of context.
The protesters contend George took Pfleger's recent comments out of context.