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Argentina’s Jorge Bergoglio Elected ‘Pope Francis’

White smoke signals the Catholic Church has chosen a new pope.

2013/03/13

Catholics Eagerly Anticipating News Of New Pope

Catholics worldwide are anxiously awaiting news of whom the new pope will be.

2013/03/12

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Pick-A-Side: Who Should Be The Next Pope?

Who is your pick?

2013/03/12

Students Get An Inside Look At The Conclave

As cardinals meet in Rome to select a new pope, hundreds of Baltimore-area students got some inside information about the process.

2013/03/11

Pope Resigning On Feb. 28, Conclave In March

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign Feb. 28, the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years.

2013/02/11

Theology Prof.: Ancient Message That Jesus May Have Had A Wife Will Not Change Catholic Church Doctrine

A 1,600-year-old document translated for the first time has a message that could shake up Christianity: Jesus may have had a wife. Now, a local expert weighs in on the debate.

2012/09/20

Cardinal-Designate Edwin O’Brien Talks To Essex School Students Day Before Vatican Ceremony

This Saturday, Baltimore’s own Archbishop Edwin O’Brien will be elevated to cardinal. All this week, direct from Rome, the Catholic Review is sharing its coverage with WJZ.

2012/02/17

Pope Names Baltimore Archbishop To New Post

A surprising change in local tradition. Monday, Edwin O’Brien, the archbishop of Baltimore, announced he is leaving that post.

2011/08/29

Vatican Envoy To U.S. Dies At Johns Hopkins Hospital

The Vatican’s ambassador to the United States has died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after suffering complications from lung surgery.

2011/07/28

Vatican Envoy To U.S. Hospitalized In Baltimore

Catholic church officials say the Vatican’s envoy to the United States has been readmitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital with complications after recent lung surgery.

2011/07/26

U.S. Episcopal Parish To Join Catholic Church

A Maryland Episcopal parish will be the first in the United States to join the Roman Catholic Church under a streamlined conversion plan created by the Vatican.

2011/06/06