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In the words of the old soul singers, all I have to say is "People, get ready." Several months ago, a source with excellent contacts told me that Cardinal Keeler of Baltimore was lobbying heavily for a papal visit to the Primatial See to mark its 200th anniversary and the rededication of the Basilica of the Assumption, the first American cathedral. As this was given to me "absolutely off-the-record" and simply as something to look out for, I could say nothing about it. But now Keeler is speaking, and I can break my own silence along with it.... In a...

Pope Coming To BaltimoreFriday, January 27, 2006 WBAL Radio as reported by John Patti Pope Benedict XVI will be making a trip to the United States in 2007. William Cardinal Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, says that while he was in Rome two weeks ago, he inquired about the Archdiocese of Baltimore's invitation for the pope to visit Baltimore in 2006. Keeler says he had a suspicion that the holy father's schedule was beginning to fill up for 2006. Officials in Rome confirmed that the Pope's commitment to travels in Europe would prevent a trip to the U-S this year. However,...