Protesters Arrested At Holy Name Easter Service
CHICAGO (CBS) ― Six people were arrested at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday after interrupting an Easter service to protest against the war in Iraq.

Three men and three women were arrested at Holy Name Cathedral's Parish Center at 735 N. State St. at 11:40 a.m., during Easter Sunday services presided by Cardinal Francis George. Services were being held at the Parish Center because of construction at the Cathedral.

As Cardinal George began his homily, the protesters stood up to stage what they called a Die-In. They splattered stage blood on themselves. Those seated nearby angrily got a dose.

Protestors denounced the Cardinal for meeting this past January with President Bush, who they labelled a war criminal.

Ushers rushed in to remove the protestors along with some Chicago police officers who were stationed in the lobby to help with traffic control. The demonstrators also laid down on the ground to make it more difficult for them to be removed when police were called.

All six were arrested. After the brief interruption, the Cardinal took a moment to talk about the "peace" that God gives the faithful. He said he was grateful to those who interrupted his homily so that he could deliver that message.

Police said charges were expected to be filed against the protesters Sunday afternoon, although it was unclear what the charges would be.

The six were being held at the Near North District police station.

WBBM Newsradio 780's Michele Fiore contributed to this report.
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