The Papacy

With the February 11 announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of his plans to resign from the papacy, the Archdiocese of Baltimore offers the following resources to parishes and the faithful of the Archdiocese as we give thanks to God for our current Holy Father and offer our prayers for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as the College of Cardinals prepare to elect a new Successor to St. Peter.

Pope Francis I

• About Pope Francis
• Statement of Archbishop Lori on Election of Pope Francis
• Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Francis I | Spanish Version

Pope Benedict XVI

• Prayer for the Church
• Feb. 23 Mass of Thanksgiving
• “The Departure of Pope Benedict XVI” Column by Abp. Lori for the Mar. 7 Catholic Review
• “A Servant of Truth” Column by Abp. Lori for the Feb. 21 Catholic Review
• “The Pope I Know” Op/Ed by Abp. Lori for the Feb. 17 Baltimore Sun
• Pope Benedict XVI Biography
• The Papacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Electing a New Pope

• How a New Pope is Chosen
• Archbishop Lori’s Conclave Web Chat with Eighth Grade Students in the Archdiocese
• List of Potential Cardinal-Electors for a Papal Conclave

For Parishes

• Liturgical Notes and Resource Materials