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.
The federal government has ended its years-long safety oversight of the MBTA.
The Boston weather forecast is about to change dramatically as we enter fall foliage season in New England.
Two drivers are dead after a head-on car crash on Route 6A in Brewster, Massachusetts, Thursday night.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Trump administration is investigating a Massachusetts school district after a couple accused a school counselor of aiding their biological daughter's efforts to become transgender without their consent.
The Boston weather forecast is about to change dramatically as we enter fall foliage season in New England.
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
A legal expert says prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in Lindsay Clancy's case will watch the interview closely.
The federal government has ended its years-long safety oversight of the MBTA.
Two drivers are dead after a head-on car crash on Route 6A in Brewster, Massachusetts, Thursday night.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
The surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.