March 13, 2013 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

March 13, 2013

Statement of Archbishop Lori on Election of Pope

In this Premier See of Baltimore, we rejoice in the news of the election of our new Shepherd, Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires. I look forward to celebrating Mass in communion with the new Holy Father and with Catholics throughout the Archdiocese and the world at a Mass of Thanksgiving...

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March 13, 2013

More black smoke on morning of conclave’s first full day

More black smoke poured from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at 11:40 a.m. March 13.

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March 13, 2013

What name might the new pope take?

UPDATED March 19We learned six days ago that Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio had been elected by his fellow cardinals as the 266th pope, and took the name Francis I.Though no pope had ever taken that name before, it was in my list as a possibility.It could signal, as I noted,

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March 13, 2013

Author, missionary assisted local parishes for decades

Known for his writings on Scripture, Missionary of Africa Father Joseph G. Donders died March 7 in Heythuysen, Netherlands. He was 83.

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March 13, 2013

Archbishop to address media, celebrate Mass

Archbishop William E. Lori will speak to media about the election of the new pope at 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street, in the parish hall.

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