Cardinal Stritch - former Archbishop of Chicago, leaves the hospital in Rome for a drive through sunny Italy - just one week after the amputation of his right arm. Surgeons report the 70-year-old prince of the church is making excellent progress. Cardinal Stritch leaving the hospital. MS - A Catholic woman runs up to the Cardinal takes his arm and kisses the ring on his finger. MCUS - Photo journalist. MS - Cardinal Stritch walking back into the hospital.