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March 18, 2013

In Buenos Aires slum, church counters drugs, evangelicals

An example of the outreach to outcasts and the poor employed by Pope Francis during his 15 years as archbishop of Buenos Aires.

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March 18, 2013

New Rings for Pope Francis and the John Carroll Junior Class

Our John Carroll Class of 2014 celebrated a big rite of passage last week as they received the onyx-and-gold John Carroll rings. It is a three-day celebration filled with rituals, prayers, and lots of photographs. On Thursday night the juniors and their families gathered for the special Ring Ceremony where

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March 18, 2013

Catholic Men’s Fellowship draws 700

700 Catholic men from throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered at Calvert Hall College High School March 16 for the annual Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference.

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March 18, 2013

An interview with Admiral Locklear

Calvert Hall College High School had the privilege of hosting Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III on March 15, 2013. Admiral Locklear currently serves as Commander, U.S. Pacific Command. Admiral Locklear has been to nearly every country in the world and currently manages Navy personnel and equipment in the Pacific. His

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March 18, 2013

Vatican releases papal coat of arms, motto by English doctor of church

The pope decided to keep his episcopal motto and coat of arms for his pontificate with just a few minor adjustments in line with a papal emblem.

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March 18, 2013

Participate in Pope Francis’ installation as Bishop of Rome – without leaving home

If you’re planning to get up early to watch the Mass of Inauguration for the Bishop of Rome’s Petrine Ministry for Pope Francis, you’ll want to be prepared to make the most of it. The Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. Rome time (4:30 a.m. EDT). That’s plenty early enough, but if you want to

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March 15, 2013

7 quick takes Friday (Habemus papam edition)

— 1 —I was nervous when our new pope walked out onto that balcony to greet the world. I wasn’t worried for our Catholic Church. I was worried for him. He looked shy, a bit unsure, and maybe even a bit vulnerable. But then he started speaking. I saw him

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March 15, 2013

Loyola Blakefield names new interim president

John H. Weetenkamp III, interim president of Loyola Blakefield in Towson for the 2012-13 school year, has taken leave because of family health issues.

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March 15, 2013

House passes death penalty repeal; governor pledges to sign it to law

UPDATED: The Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation to repeal the state’s death penalty March 15

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March 15, 2013

Vatican dismisses claims against Pope Francis during dictatorship

The Vatican dismissed claims that Pope Francis played a direct role in the kidnappings of two Jesuit priests during Argentina's murderous military dictatorship.

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