Five things to know about Pope Francis
(CNN) -- From the Vatican to Buenos Aires, Catholics worldwide rejoiced when Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio became the new pope.He's the first Jesuit and the first Latin American in modern times to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.But in some ways, he's just a normal guy.Here are five things to know about Pope Francis:1.
(CNN) -- From the Vatican to Buenos Aires, Catholics worldwide rejoiced when Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio became the new pope.He's the first Jesuit and the first Latin American in modern times to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.But in some ways, he's just a normal guy.Here are five things to know about Pope Francis:1.
Cardinal Dolan shares his thoughts on selection of new pope
VATICAN CITY (WITI) -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan is excited about the naming of the new pope -- and what it means for the Roman Catholic church.Cardinal Dolan told reporters on Wednesday evening, that the word Catholic means everybody, all-embracing.
VATICAN CITY (WITI) -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan is excited about the naming of the new pope -- and what it means for the Roman Catholic church.Cardinal Dolan told reporters on Wednesday evening, that the word Catholic means everybody, all-embracing.
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Jesuit-based Marquette University officials excited for Jesuit pope
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The new pope, Pope Francis, is a Jesuit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The new pope, Pope Francis, is a Jesuit.
Students at Nativity Jesuit school can relate to Latin American pope
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One could say newly-appointed Pope Francis is molded in Marcos Mayorga's image.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One could say newly-appointed Pope Francis is molded in Marcos Mayorga's image.
Catholics saying "change is good" following selection of Pope Francis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the papal selection at the Vatican in Rome on Wednesday, March 13th, some Catholics are saying change is good.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the papal selection at the Vatican in Rome on Wednesday, March 13th, some Catholics are saying change is good.
Papal announcement draws people away from workouts at YMCA
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Most heard the news that a new leader for the Catholic church has been selected.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Most heard the news that a new leader for the Catholic church has been selected.
New pope creates new demand for religious art, artifacts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The naming of a new pope is creating new demand for religious art and artifacts.The phones began ringing off the hook at Stemper's in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon -- after Pope Francis met the public.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The naming of a new pope is creating new demand for religious art and artifacts.The phones began ringing off the hook at Stemper's in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon -- after Pope Francis met the public.
Catholic Memorial students react to non-European pope selection
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The anticipation of a new pope being selected was palpable inside Waukesha's Catholic Memorial High School on Wednesday, March 13th.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The anticipation of a new pope being selected was palpable inside Waukesha's Catholic Memorial High School on Wednesday, March 13th.
Fr. Kitzke with Old St. Mary's Parish provides insight on papal selection
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Jorge Bergoglio was selected as pope on Wednesday, March 13th, and adopted the name "Francis."76-year-old Bergoglio, who served as archbishop of Buenos Aires, took the name Francis shortly after being elected by cardinals in what was apparently the fifth round of voting on the second day of the conclave.Father Tim Kitzke of Old St.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Jorge Bergoglio was selected as pope on Wednesday, March 13th, and adopted the name "Francis."76-year-old Bergoglio, who served as archbishop of Buenos Aires, took the name Francis shortly after being elected by cardinals in what was apparently the fifth round of voting on the second day of the conclave.Father Tim Kitzke of Old St.
CNN Vatican analyst: Pope Francis name 'precedent shattering'
(CNN) -- Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, the new pope, is breaking historic ground by choosing the name Francis.It's the first time the name is being used by a pope, said CNN Vatican expert John Allen.The name parallels one of the most venerated figures in the Roman Catholic Church, St.
(CNN) -- Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, the new pope, is breaking historic ground by choosing the name Francis.It's the first time the name is being used by a pope, said CNN Vatican expert John Allen.The name parallels one of the most venerated figures in the Roman Catholic Church, St.
SNAP releases statement following papal selection
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests has released a statement following the selection of Pope Francis (Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires).The statement reads:"There is no greater example of courageous reform in the history of the Catholic church than St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests has released a statement following the selection of Pope Francis (Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires).The statement reads:"There is no greater example of courageous reform in the history of the Catholic church than St.
Milw. Archdiocese seeks permission to stop paying some bills
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Archdiocese is seeking permission to stop paying legal and professional fees for a time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Archdiocese is seeking permission to stop paying legal and professional fees for a time.
Cardinal Dolan deposed in Milw. Archdiocese abuse lawsuits
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesperson for the Milwaukee Archdiocese says Cardinal Timothy Dolan was deposed in New York on Wednesday, February 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A spokesperson for the Milwaukee Archdiocese says Cardinal Timothy Dolan was deposed in New York on Wednesday, February 20th.
Milwaukee Archdiocese is running out of money
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee says they are running out of money.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee says they are running out of money.
SNAP asks Attorney General to force release of sex abuse documents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Archdiocese is urging the Attorney General's Office to step in and force the Milwaukee Archdiocese to turn over hundreds of pages of documents detailing child sex abuse claims as the Archdiocese goes through bankruptcy proceedings.Victim/survivors of childhood sexual assault by clergy of the Milwaukee Archdiocese who are members of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests announced on Thursday, January 17th new documents filed in Federal Bankruptcy Court which show that officials of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are refusing to cooperate with police in a current child abuse investigation in Fond du Lac concerning former priest, Fr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Archdiocese is urging the Attorney General's Office to step in and force the Milwaukee Archdiocese to turn over hundreds of pages of documents detailing child sex abuse claims as the Archdiocese goes through bankruptcy proceedings.Victim/survivors of childhood sexual assault by clergy of the Milwaukee Archdiocese who are members of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests announced on Thursday, January 17th new documents filed in Federal Bankruptcy Court which show that officials of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are refusing to cooperate with police in a current child abuse investigation in Fond du Lac concerning former priest, Fr.
SNAP: Archbishop again asks court to dismiss sexual assault cases
MILWAUKEE -- The Survivors Network for Those Abused by Priests on Thursday, December 13th discussed a court hearing held in Federal Bankruptcy Court during which Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki was expected to ask the judge to dismiss nearly 600 cases filed by victims sexually assaulted by clergy of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.
MILWAUKEE -- The Survivors Network for Those Abused by Priests on Thursday, December 13th discussed a court hearing held in Federal Bankruptcy Court during which Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki was expected to ask the judge to dismiss nearly 600 cases filed by victims sexually assaulted by clergy of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.
Brother Bob is stepping down, citing health reasons
MILWAUKEE -- He's credited with saving Messmer High School.
MILWAUKEE -- He's credited with saving Messmer High School.
Milwaukee native Archbishop to be elevated to Cardinal
MILWAUKEE -- Pope Benedict XVI has elevated Milwaukee native, Archbishop James Michael Harvey to Cardinal.
MILWAUKEE -- Pope Benedict XVI has elevated Milwaukee native, Archbishop James Michael Harvey to Cardinal.
Mediation talks break down between Archdiocese, victims of priest sex abuse
MILWAUKEE -- A break down in talks between Milwaukee's Archdiocese and victims of sex abuse by priests means they're all headed back to court -- as the Archdiocese approaches its second year of bankruptcy.The church and its 575 victims have been in court-ordered mediation since July, trying to hammer out what one judge called "astronomical costs."An advocacy group for those abused by priests says the Archdiocese has refused to accept responsibility."This is a really sad day for victims and their families.
MILWAUKEE -- A break down in talks between Milwaukee's Archdiocese and victims of sex abuse by priests means they're all headed back to court -- as the Archdiocese approaches its second year of bankruptcy.The church and its 575 victims have been in court-ordered mediation since July, trying to hammer out what one judge called "astronomical costs."An advocacy group for those abused by priests says the Archdiocese has refused to accept responsibility."This is a really sad day for victims and their families.