Handled the sex scandal in particular. Reporter there are several contenders but no clear front runner. Who among this body has the qualifications, the characteristics, the spiritual gifts to fill that chair. Reporter Pope Benedict appointed half the cardinals that will choose his successor. The vatican hopes to have a new pope by easter at the end of the month. At the vatican, anna batangra. Angelo scola, and Cardinal Mark polet, are in the running. The popes decision stunned the local catholic community. Rochelle richie has reaction from catholics and the arch bishop. Reporter this news is very unexpected and many parisheners is very surprised. Parishioner are stunned that Pope Benedict is stepping down. The only thing im thinking is he may be sick. Reporter its been more than 600 years since the pope has resigned. This afternoon at the archdiocese, arch bishop lori is thanking the pope for his nine years of service. The arch bishop says that the pope was on his mind. His holiness ex
This is wjz tv, baltimore. From the city to the counties to your neighborhood, now its complete coverage. Its wjz, marylands news station. The pope steps down. For the first time in 600 years, the leader of the Catholic Church resigns from his post. Tonight, catholics around the world look to the vatican for answers. Hello, everybody. Heres what people are talking about tonight. 1 billion catholics are shocked by the departure of Pope Benedict the 16th. He says he does not have the energy to continue. Wjz is live and we have the impact on the Catholic Church and its members here in maryland. Reporter benedict the 16th was elected pope in 2005. Tonight, catholics including those here in baltimore give their reaction to him resigning and they also tell us what the future of the Catholic Church now is. News that Pope Benedict the 16th announced his resignation stunned catholics worldwide. The. Like watching your own dad get old and admit that hes not up to all the duties of being the head
And acknowledging the churchs mistake. Theres several contenders but no clear front runner. Who among this body has the qualifications, the characteristics, the spiritual gifts to fill that chair. Reporter Pope Benedict xvi appointed half the cardinals who will choose his successor. Anna matranga, wjz news. So how are arch arch bishops and catholics responding to this announcement . Reporter like many people across the world right now theyre very surprised and parishioners are calling this unexpected. Parishioners attending afternoon mass are saddened to hear the leader of more than a billion catholics Pope Benedict xvi is stepping down. Saying his reason for doing so is due to a lack of strength mentally and physically. The only thing im thinking is maybe hes sick. Reporter its been more than 600 years since a pope has stepped down. He is a man of prayer, humility, reflection and wisdom. Reporter just six weeks ago the city of baltimore was in the popes mind and heart when he spoke wi
Ninesix to adopt the firearms regulations without making any changes. The new law will save lives. A brazen attack by Al Qaeda Linked terrorists include a woman that graduated from the Johns Hopkins University International studies group. It begins saturday at an upscale mall in nairobi, kenya. They are in the final push to rescue those. A terrorist Group Claims Responsibility and says the strike was in retribution or kenyan forces at the 2011 push into neighboring somalia. They claim it is an american attacked them all. The militants specifically targeted nonmuslims and at least 18 foreigners were among the dead. 200 people were wounded, including five americans. People with relatives and spent the lasta few days trying to get in touch with them and say they are still in shock. Is the safest place, a mall. It is very safe and incidentally, this is where these people are. Morning, families and as you can see, they are tourists. They say they have been glued to the television as they aw
Deputies are still looking for those responsible. Dealing with thousands of unprocessed gun applications. Those stricter rules will not apply to you. You will not have to undergo stricter background checks as long as you get the application in by september 30. Applications are coming in at the rate of 1000 a day. The woman accusing john leopold of harassing her has reached a settlement. She accepted an offer from the county of 110,000. She claimed discrimination and retaliation. He was convicted of misconduct in office. A Government Shutdown could happen five days from now. Ted cruz has been speaking for 14 straight hours now. He wants his message heard. His strategy made marylands senator Barbara Mikulski a bit angry. It was never meant to be a vehicle for provocative, stick it to you legislation. A Government Shutdown would especially hurt maryland. Military people, we have military installations. They may not be getting paid. That is not the way to be conducting a government. Hallie