Young adults behind rise in Catholic Church attendance
Catholic Church attendance is up, and young people are driving the trend. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
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Catholic Church attendance is up, and young people are driving the trend. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
The investigation found that 75 Catholic clergy molested more than 300 victims in Rhode Island since 1950.
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and advocates gathered outside City Hall in Quincy to denounce controversial comments made by Mayor Tom Koch.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and advocates gathered outside City Hall in Quincy, Massachusetts Friday to denounce controversial comments recently made by Mayor Tom Koch. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
Quincy Mayor Tom Koch has faced widespread criticism over his comments on the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse scandal.
Tom Koch, the mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts has faced widespread criticism this week over his comments on the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse scandal. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Tom Koch, the mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts has faced widespread criticism this week over his comments on the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse scandal. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
The LGBTQ+ community is calling on the Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch to apologize after he made comments about pedophilia in the Catholic Church.
The Fall River Diocese said the investigation into Father Jay Mellow found the allegations to be credible. One accuser said Mellow sexually abused him in 2011 and despite reporting it to the Diocese, church leaders took no action.
Archbishop Richard Henning traveled by boat from Gloucester to South Boston over the weekend, bringing eucharist to the faithful along the way.
CBS's Tina Kraus reports on Pope Leo XIV's first mass as head of the Catholic Church and his busy schedule in the coming days.
CBS's Tina Kraus reports on Pope Leo XIV's first mass as head of the Catholic Church and his busy schedule in the coming days.
Pope Leo XIV briefly spoke in English to the cardinals who elected him, saying "now I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me."
Catholics in Boston said they were shocked yet proud that an American was chosen to be pope.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
Bradley Blackburn reports from the Vatican, while WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan and Mike Sullivan are in Boston and Braintree with more on the accession of the new pope and how Catholics in Boston are reacting.
So far, each vote in the conclave has resulted in black smoke, meaning no new pope has been selected yet. Tina Kraus reports from the Vatican.
Black smoke came out of the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, showing that a new pope hasn't been selected yet. Bradley Blackburn reports from the Vatican.
One-hundred thirty-three cardinals have taken an oath of secrecy as they begin to choose Pope Francis' successor. Tina Kraus reports from the Vatican.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Archbishop Richard Henning said Pope Francis had an "enormous effect on the church and world." WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
About 250,000 people attended the funeral service for Pope Francis on Saturday morning in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Tina Kraus reports from the Vatican.
The night before Pope Francis was laid to rest halfway around the world, Catholics gathered in Stoughton for a special mass.
The night before Pope Francis was laid to rest halfway around the world, Catholics gathered in Stoughton, Massachusetts for a special mass to pray for him. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
The mother of a special needs man who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Deprived of the chance to win and get in, Boston clinched hours later when Detroit lost in regulation to New Jersey and the Red Wings were eliminated from contention.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.