Pope Francis opens a global assembly on future of Catholic church
Pope Francis urged participants to avoid seeking to impose agendas or defend their positions on the matter.
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Pope Francis urged participants to avoid seeking to impose agendas or defend their positions on the matter.
He led a rare service in saint peter's basilica meant to atone for how the church dealt with sexual abuse by the clergy and how it's treated women.
The 87-year-old called on leaders to care for the poor and elderly and advocated for the environment.
While meeting with the president and other Catholics, he urged the island nation to live up to its promise of "harmony in diversity."
He told the comedians he heard laughing makes good blood and made a funny gesture. More than 100 funny folks were there, including Julia Louis Dreyfus, Chris Rock, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert.
The pope's visit to the G7 is a first, with plans to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence. This comes after leaders of seven of the world's largest economies were joined by Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, as they agreed to give his country a $50 billion loan to be paid for with interest from frozen Russian assets.
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
Due to health concerns, Pope Francis had skipped the Palm Sunday homily last week and decided at the last minute to stay home from the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum.
The Vatican announced the 87-year-old pontiff would not be coming to “protect his health.”
The declaration, published in a new document, marks a major departure for the Vatican.
The pastor at one LGBTQ+-friendly church in Chicago said the move is a step in the right direction. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The Pope suggested such blessings could be offered under some circumstances if they didn't confuse the ritual with the sacrament of marriage.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
It has been called the Super Bowl of the Catholic Church. Bishops from around the world are gathering in Rome to discuss major controversies like women in ministry. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
His surgeon quipped that the 86-year-old pontiff was "better than before' the surgery. Francis smiled and waved as he left the hospital.
The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff was in surgery for about three hours Wednesday and there were no complications.
By the end of the pope's appearance, some 100,00 people had flocked to the square in time for the pontiff's speech, according to the Vatican's crowd count.
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis.
A Vatican spokesman said the pope does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Late Friday, police were going door-to-door to talk with neighbors about what they heard and find out if their Ring doorbell cameras had caught anything.
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
The school bus swerved off the road and hit a mailbox before then turning into oncoming traffic and colliding with an SUV.
The suspect, described as a white male between 5-feet-7 and 5-feet-9, walked into the store and approached the clerk with a knife.
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
Trump on Thursday will hold a rally in Saginaw County, a bellwether in the center of the state.
With the election only days away, this gives neighbors an option to cast their ballot ahead of time to avoid long election day lines.
The mayor did not provide any specifics about what new ideas he would consider for the Chicago Transit Authority, and he refused to discuss whether a change in leadership was necessary going forward.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
These fragments were found after authorities received a report last month that someone had killed two children and burned their bodies in a backyard fire pit.
All seven members of the Chicago Board of Education soon will step down from their posts, as Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to push for the removal of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
The experience starts Friday and runs through December.
Based on actual events in the 1920s, its messages concerning intellectual freedom remain relevant today. The inspiration was the so-called “Trial of the Century.” Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a look at “Inherit the Wind,” now playing at the Goodman Theatre.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest 7-day forecast.
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Late Friday, police were going door-to-door to talk with neighbors about what they heard and find out if their Ring doorbell cameras had caught anything.
The school bus swerved off the road and hit a mailbox before then turning into oncoming traffic and colliding with an SUV.
The suspect, described as a white male between 5-feet-7 and 5-feet-9, walked into the store and approached the clerk with a knife.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
Brad Underwood retooled his entire Illinois roster after just missing the Final 4 with a blowout loss to UConn last season.
Charlotte (12-11-9) has beaten Chicago (7-17-9) in five straight matches.
Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore also discussed their efforts to correct mishaps during last Sunday's game.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Late Friday, police were going door-to-door to talk with neighbors about what they heard and find out if their Ring doorbell cameras had caught anything.
An ambulance was seen taking a man with his head wrapped away from the scene.
Officers were trying to take the handgun from the teen's waistband, and the gun discharged.
So far, police have not made any arrests in the case.
