Catholic church is faced with finding a replacement in the middle of one of the holiest times. Kpix 5 reporter len ramirez is in santa clara and len, speculation over who will be the next pope is under way. Reporter thats right. Speculation around the world. Were here at Mission Santa clara and the California Missions are a living example of the spread of the catholic faith into the new world 200 years ago. Today the church is still spreading but now mostly in the third world, africa, asia and south america. So the speculation is now that a new pope could possibly come from one of those regions. Reporter at the vatican tonight preparations are being made to convene a meeting of the college of cardinals to elected a new pipe like the sudden and unusual retirement of Pope Benedict xvi, the selection of a new spiritual leader for the worlds 1. 2 billion catholics could offer some breaks with tradition. You have a number of cardinals now who are from africa, south america and asia. I think
Latinamerican pope . Reporter a conclave to elect a new pope will begin in midmarch, in time for easter. Pub successors are from milan, canada possible successors are from milan, canada, and argentina. Jeff hagel joins us with more reaction locally. Reporter archbishop William Laurie said he visited the vatican 7 weeks ago and saw no signs of the pope slowing down, muff less resigning. The minute i heard about it, i was surprised. I certainly didnt expect to hear that this morning. Reporter installed by Pope Benedict xvi as the 16th archbishop of baltimore, williams said the he saw no signs of the pontiffs imminent retirement. He spoke once again about baltimore. And so, the holy fathers mental alertness and acuity certainly seemed pretty wonderful to me. Reporter while the last pope to resign did so 600 years ago, the archbishop says benedict may be renouncing the rest of his time to prayer. This is a solemn occasion for us of course, but i hope we recognize the humanity of this pope
Casual relationship. Charter was able to get in the house, beat the 32yearold city social worker Jennifer Conyers in the head, before bounding her with electrical cords and speaker wire. Police say charter dragged her to the basement and lit her house on fire. I dont know what else to call him but an animal behind bars for an egregious murder of someone who dedicated her life to helping others. Reporter police say carter also stole connors atm card and her car to fuel a drug binge and get around. He was interviewed and arrested. He was covered in blood during the questioning. When asked about the murder of miss connors, he declined to comment requested counsel. Reporter which he will need, as hes charged with first and Second Degree murder been arson, false imprisonment, malicious burning, and rob by. It remain unclear whether connors died because of her injuries or the fire suspect. Police the fire itself. Another suspect is being searched air as the investigation goes on. Math teache
Officer on the university of maryland campus. What led up to the shooting. As leaders bowed to get answers, vowed to get answers, were joined live. The Police Trainee has undergone to surgery so far. Members of the family gathered here and shop, for most of the day. Police Officials Say they are determined to figure out why this happened and how to prevent it from ever happening again. I was so angry, i was almost speechless to think that Something Like this could happen. The mayor said wednesday there was no acceptable explanation as to why live rounds were used during a Police Training exercise that ended with the university of maryland trainee shot in the head. The mayor met with the trainees family at chartres, where he underwent surgery on wednesday. I made the commitment to the trainees family that we would get to the bottom of it. The commissioner is working with the state police with the investigation. It should not have happened. He was shot inadvertently by a veteran Baltimor
For archer was pulled out. It is not clear when the school will be used. Investigators are gathering what they call cigna to get evidence. It will not discuss what has been seized the gunmans home computer may not reveal much. It was smashed and torn apart. It is great to take some time to do that. It will take some time to interview the more than 100 witnesses including at some point the children who survived the attack. Is a very tender issue. And i can tell you that any interviews with any children will be done with professionals, with parents, and with investigators. One that can only come after the heart wrenching process for these kids in this community. When say one final goodbye. It is an emotional struggle they will be forced to renew and repeat 26 times here. Schools across the country are taking extra time to make sure everyone feels secure on School Grounds after the incident. That includes schools in baltimore city. Lisa robinson joins us from North Baltimore with that par