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Statement from Archbishop William Lori on the Death of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
I learned this morning with great sadness of the death of Pope Francis. Just yesterday, he greeted the crowds in Rome, as if to say farewell to the People of God whom he loved so dearly and served so devotedly. May his great soul rest in peace.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Chrism Mass 2025
April 16, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we re-affirm our trust and hope in the saving power of the Church’s sacraments, in Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick, together with Holy Matrimony, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and above all, the Most Holy Eucharist.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Palm Sunday 2025
April 14, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Then as now the crowds are fickle in their enthusiasms. Let us not be swept away by any earthly enthusiasm but anchored in supernatural hope. Let us walk the way of the Cross in resolute hope, the only way that leads to Resurrection and eternal life.
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Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: Completion of the Interior of the Brick Chapel
April 14, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Let the unlocking of the chapel and our entry into its interior be for us an expression of hope, hope for the endurance of religious liberty, now and always.
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Archbishop Lori’s Message on Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the next Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island
April 8, 2025Archbishop William E. Lori
Today it was announced that Pope Francis has appointed Baltimore’s Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the next Bishop of Providence Rhode Island. He will be installed as Bishop of Providence on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.
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Archbishop William E. Lori offers his homily during the opening Mass of the 136th Supreme Convention of the Knight of Columbus at the Baltimore Convention Center August 7. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, April 21st, 2025 at 8:16am

Pope Francis goes home to God just as the Church celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death.

Baltimore Archbishop William Lori saddened by death of Pope Francis; plans to host memorial Mass tonight - Catholic Review

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said April 21 that he was saddened to learn of Pope Francis' passing and that he plans to attend his funeral as well as host a memorial Mass locally.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreMonday, April 21st, 2025 at 7:23am

U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, announced that Pope Francis had died at 7:35 a.m. (1:35 a.m. Eastern)

With pastor's touch, Pope Francis preached mercy, embraced 'peripheries' - Catholic Review

Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88 gave new energy to millions of Catholics -- and caused concern for some -- as he transformed the image of the papacy into a pastoral ministry based on personal encounters and strong convictions about mission, poverty, immigration and dialogue.

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Archdiocese of BaltimoreSunday, April 20th, 2025 at 2:10pm

Glorious Easter Sunday Celebrations…Archbishop William Lori greeting Mass attendees at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen #HappyEaster #TheLordHasRisen