Cardinal Keeler submits letter of resignation

From the Baltimore Sun:

Cardinal William H. Keeler, the archbishop of Baltimore for 17 years and an influential leader in the church worldwide, has submitted his letter of resignation to the Vatican and is waiting to learn whether Pope Benedict XVI will extend his term as spiritual leader of the area's more than 500,000 Catholics.

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Don't look for this one to get accepted, especially if the Papal visit materializes.