Busing to the aid of Samuel Cardinal Stritch, who is suffering in Rome with an occlusion in the upper right arm which may necessitate an amputation, are, the Prelate's personal Physician from Chicago, Dr. Ralph D. Bergen, Left, and Dr. John L. Keeley, seen here before boarding a TWA Jetstream to the Vatican City. The 70 years old Cardinal arrived in Rome only last night to begin his duties as Pro Prefect of the Roman Catholic Church's congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. The former Archbishop of Chicago was appointed to his high boost by Pope Pius XII on March 1 - The first American Prelate to so honored.
Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.
Photo is dated 4-26-1952.
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