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 Boston Pops' annual fireworks show is happening Saturday night on the Charles River Esplanade in the Back Bay. Here's all you need to know.
American flags were vandalized on the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge over Route 6.
The documentary "Living The Dream" honors Yarmouth, Massachusetts Marine Cpl. Nick Xiarhos, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Boston made it back-to-back days hitting 100 degrees. Thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
American flags were vandalized on the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge over Route 6.
The Boston Pops' annual fireworks show is happening Saturday night on the Charles River Esplanade in the Back Bay. Here's all you need to know.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.