Cardinal O'Connor refused to be drawn into making political statements.

Cardinal O'Connor has set an example for all of us in both his life and his death.

Cardinal O'Connor has come to the aid of labor unions.

Cardinal O'Connor had been experiencing a growing weakness over the past month and a half.

Cardinal O'Connor later sent her the picture she requested, along with a blessing.

Cardinal O'Connor told a meeting of priests in the spring that he will try to keep institutions open and programs running.

Cardinal O'Connor did not attend the bishops' meeting this week.

Cardinal O'Connor said he did not want to be drawn into the controversy.

Cardinal O'Connor, 73, is expected to stay at the hospital for two more days.

Cardinal O'Connor, who said he has been considering the idea for several years, denied that the order would be political.