Death of Cardinal Edward Egan

April 2, 1932 - March 5, 2015
New York, New York | Age 82

Retired NY archbishop dies
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By VERENA DOBNIK, The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Cardinal Edward Egan, a Vatican theological force who led the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York for almost a decade, will be eulogized Tuesday from the pulpit where he once preached.

His successor, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, will be the celebrant for the afternoon funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral that follows a public viewing.

Participants listed on the Mass program include Metropolitan Opera soloists Renee...

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