Monday, February 11 2013 7:27 AM EST2013-02-11 12:27:09 GMT
We're following breaking news this morning out of the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI is resigning at the end of the month. CNN and the Associated Press are reporting that the Vatican has announced PopeMore >>
We're following breaking news this morning out of the Vatican.Pope Benedict XVI is resigning at the end of the month. The Pope told Cardinals of the Catholic Church that he is stepping down because of advanced age. Benedict is 85 and will turn 86 on April 16. He was elected Pope in 2005.More >>
Pope Benedict XVI has resigned after seven years. The pope's announcement Monday morning came as a surprise to many in the Catholic community.
At Sisters of St. Francis in Toledo the general response is shock, but Sister Mary Jon Wagner says she think the announcement shows great leadership from Pope Benedict by recognizing he could no longer due the job because of his health.
Sister Wagner got the news of the pope's resignation early Monday morning. This week begins the Lenten season, and, with the pope expected to step down at the end of the month, a new pope will be appointed before Easter.
It's a big shakeup to the Catholic Church, but Sister Wagner says she is confident someone else can take over the role and lead Catholics across the world.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:03:41 GMT
Tornado safety is on the minds of people living in our area after Monday's tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma. 13abc's Kristian Brown spent the day at the local emergency management agency to see just how prepared LucasMore >>
13abc's Kristian Brown spent the day at the local emergency management agency to see just how prepared Lucas County is for a disaster.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:46:42 GMT
A grandma in Fostoria fights off a man who tried to kidnap her grandson. 13 ABC's Christine Long spoke with the grandmother who battled for the boy kicking and screaming. Anyone you talk to in townMore >>
"I'm grateful that God gave me the strength to fight the man off," says Paulette Barchus who kicked and screamed on Wednesday to protect her grandson.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:45:11 GMT
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen. The 15-year veteranMore >>
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:02:03 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.More >>
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:53:47 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio state lawmakers moved boldly Tuesday against storefront sweepstakes parlors they have come to view as illegal gambling operations, advancing separate bills effectively banningMore >>
An effective ban on Internet cafes targeted as illegal gambling operations has cleared the Ohio Legislature after more than two years of wrangling.More >>
Many people of Latin heritage around the world are taking pride in the new pontiff, who hails from Argentina. 13abc's Tony Geftos spoke with people in the local Hispanic community in Toledo to get their reactions.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-03-14 02:56:26 GMT
The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning 115 cardinals in a papal conclave have elected a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.More >>
Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope Wednesday and chose the name Francis, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium.More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-03-12 15:23:28 GMT
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The election of a pope follows a series of choreographed rules and rituals that have been tweaked over the centuries ever since the term "conclave" or "with a key" was used in the 13thMore >>
As the world waits for a decision on a new pope read an explanation about the rules and rituals for a papal conclave on 13abc.com.More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-03-11 20:15:53 GMT
Catholics in Northwest Ohio are paying close attention to the process of picking a new pope in Vatican City. Local parishes are watching and waiting with excitement considering there is no clear frontMore >>
"The pope is the vicar of Christ on Earth," says Deacon Ed Maher of St. Thomas More University Parish in Bowling Green. "He's Jesus' representative here."More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 6:00 PM EST2013-02-28 23:00:30 GMT
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) - Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign Thursday, ending an eight-year pontificate shaped by struggles to move the church past sex abuse scandals and toMore >>
Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign Thursday, ending an eight-year pontificate shaped by struggles to move the church past sex abuse scandals and to reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 9:20 AM EST2013-02-27 14:20:25 GMT
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also timesMore >>
Pope Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of difficulty.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 3:50 PM EST2013-02-11 20:50:08 GMT
Pope Benedict XVI has resigned after seven years. The pope's announcement Monday morning came as a surprise to much of the Catholic community. At Sisters of St. Francis in Toledo the general responseMore >>
Pope Benedict XVI has resigned after seven years. The pope's announcement Monday morning came as a surprise to many in the Catholic community.More >>
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