Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff
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."
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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."
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.
After the start of next week's conclave to choose the next pope, the chimney will indicate whether a pope has been elected based on the color of smoke it releases.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
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.
Tony Aiello reports from the Vatican.
People from all over the world traveled to mourn Pope Francis at the Vatican before his funeral on Saturday.
CBS News' Tony Aiello reports the Vatican.
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Once-powerful Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an investigation into sexual abuse.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Francis, who will turn 87 next month, confirmed the lung inflammation but said he'd still travel to Dubai later this week to address a climate change conference.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will discuss human trafficking and climate change during the conference.
The Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel are just a few reasons why you should visit Rome this year.
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A heat advisory is in effect for Boston, with the heat index weather forecast nearing 100 degrees.
The Lindsay Clancy trial continues on Day 8 of testimony with a Massachusetts medical examiner taking the stand.
The Great Elephant Migration has officially arrived in Boston and is already attracting thousands of onlookers before the exhibition officially opens.
Boston community and city leaders say new safety measures are rolling out this week, after recent alarming violence in Downtown Boston.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Lindsay Clancy cried loudly in court as a medical examiner testified about her son's injuries from being strangled.
A heat advisory is in effect for Boston, with the heat index weather forecast nearing 100 degrees.
A man has been charged with murder for a brazen, daytime shooting on a street in Boston late Wednesday morning.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
The Great Elephant Migration has officially arrived in Boston and is already attracting thousands of onlookers before the exhibition officially opens.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
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.
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."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
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.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.