Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor dies at 85

The former Catholic archbishop of Westminster, Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has died after a prolonged treatment in the hospital. A message sent from his successor, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, to bishops in England and Wales, read, “I am writing to let you know the sad news that Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor died peacefully this afternoon, surrounded by his family and friends.” He asked them to pray for his soul, also adding that details of funeral rites would be circulated soon. Murphy-O'Connor was seriously ill and was admitted to a hospital a fortnight ago.