Involves. The news quickly spread through saint peters square. I hope the next pope can be better than this one. Pope benedict became head of the Catholic Church in 2005 succeeding pope john paul, ii. He talked the priest scandal. Some say he didnt go far enough. He wasnt ever as popular as the other popes. There are a lot of question marks over the way he dealt with the sex scandal. This is a historic moment for the church. They will gather to replace a living hope. There are several contenders but no clear front runner. Who among the people has the qualifications characteristics the spirit al gifts to fill the chair. They hope to have a new pope before easter at the end of march. Contenders to be his successors include archbishop of mulan and vienna. Three people are dead following a shooting inside a delaware courthouse. It happened in near by wilmington, stunning people arriving for court this morning. Wjz is live. Are Jessica Jessica kartalija has the latest on the investigation.
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
Heres don we have an update on the breaking news we brought you from College Park Campus. Prince georges police have ruled the death a murder suicide. It happened in College Park College Park student shot and killed a roommate and shot another, who is being treated at the hospital and then took his own life. Stay with wjz and cbs baltimore. Com for the latest information on this throughout the day. Now, the story we brought you as breaking news yesterday, the resignation of Pope Benedict xvi. This morning, catholics around the world and here in baltimore are reacting to the announcement that seemed to up can out of nowhere. Mike is live with the latest this morning. Good morning, mike. Reporter good morning, don, good morning, everybody he has been pope for seven years he did what he said he was going to do, which is if he couldnt carry on job duties any more, he would resign. A revelation that stunned catholics worldwide. Pope benedict xvi is resigning. No group appears for surprised