The developing world. There are no clear front runners. It is expected the vatican will hold a conclave next week to select a new pontiff before easter. Right now were getting reaction from some local catholic leaders. Barry simms joins us in north baltimore. The archbishop said he was surprised this morning to hear the news. He called Pope Benedict xvi a man of humility, reflection, and wisdom and as the faithful to pray for the pope and also the church. Worshippers in downtown baltimore are fighting hard to believe. Some tell us that the respect his decision to step down. It will never be easy for him but whether it is the right decision, you do not know until history shows as the right decision. He cannot do his job if his health is not good. What does that mean for the church . Theres another holy man in the wings ready to take his place. I hope he will recognize the humanity of this pope. We will recognize the humanity of this pope. Recognize that the stamina required for this rol
A the pope and a man of prayer. Many were shocked and surprised by the announcement. Barry simms is live in baltimore with reaction. He was with the popes seven weeks and said after hearing the news, he decided to offer prayers for the church, the pope, and he also asked the faithful to the same. To do the same. Many are finding it hard to believe that they respect his decision to step down. I applaud him for the decision. To make the decision you can no longer make do the job youre elected to do. Maybe he is feeling sick or he needs some rest. The bishop has also reflected on the probe political legacy and the surprise resignation. I hope we would recognize the humanity of this pope who recognized that the stamina required for this role was not his any longer. The chairman of the Theology Department at loyola said the authority of the pope is not tied to the person that the office. Are resigning he is doing something really innovative. By reciting he is doing something innovative. It
The temperature will not move much into the afternoon. Now expects a mixture of sun and clouds. We have some snow in the seven day forecast. 11 minutes on the outer loop north side over towards 795. 30 minutes from 795 down to 95. No problems in that area. Late in terms of volume on 83 in the parkton region light in terms of volume. From the 895 split to the fort mchenry, 7 minutes. This is out of the traffic. It is. See how light that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. We are following breaking news. There was a death near the university of maryland campus. Avenue. Ened on 36th anniversar wrc is on the scene this morning. Speculation over who will become the new leader of the catholic church. Kim dacey joins us live from the cathedral in North Baltimore with more details. Baltimores archbishops is commending Pope Benedict for acting in the best interest of the church. Speculation is mounting about who people will think will replace him. The pope has to be a unifying figure to the whol
Who is ready for a little snow . We have some snow in the forecast, but not today. 45 at the airport. That is pretty mild for this time of year. It is breezy. A mixture of sun and clouds. Good morning. We are tracking a few problems out there. Was down 32, that ramp is blocked for an accident westbound 32, that ramp is blocked for an accident. Eastbound traffic does get by in towards the beltway. Were seeing those west side delays. 30 minutes around security down toward edmondson 13 minutes around security down towards edmondson. Moving well on the j. F. X. Into town. That is the latest on traffic pulse 11. Breaking news. Police are investigating a suspected murderer suicide not far from the college park campus. Emergency crews responded just after 1 00 a. M. This morning. A resident said a small fire in the basement. Began shooting his roommates. Then shot and killed himself. Police cannot confirm if they were students. President obama will deliver his state of the Union Address. He w