Pope Leo says “AI needs to be disarmed” during first papal encyclical
The pope says that while the technology is a dazzling human achievement, it could possibly fuel conflict, weaken truth, and turn people into data points if misused.
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The pope says that while the technology is a dazzling human achievement, it could possibly fuel conflict, weaken truth, and turn people into data points if misused.
Two Chicago restaurateurs are opening a groundbreaking restaurant for the Catholic Church at the papal summer retreat near Rome.
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV urged world governments to regulate the development of artificial intelligence, raising concerns that AI could make civilization less human.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson got a warm sendoff Sunday as he prepares for a trip to the Vatican.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson got a warm sendoff Sunday as he prepares for a trip to the Vatican.
The Pope was talking with some children at the Vatican on Sunday, when the kids did the viral gesture.
The Pope was talking with some children at the Vatican on Sunday, when the kids did the viral gesture.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will be flying to Rome later in May to meet with Pope Leo XIV, his office confirmed.
Friday marks one year since Chicago's own Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, leader of the Catholic Church.
Have you ever wanted to eat like the pope? Well now you can, with his mother's recipe for "Messy Josephs."
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world.
The first year of Pope Leo XIV's papacy is nearly over, and as he met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, his family and faithful are reflecting on his first twelve months of service.
The effort to monitor the spread of hantavirus from a cruise ship currently off the west coast of Africa is expanding, including in the United States, after health officials confirmed the virus on the ship is the rare strain that is transmissible from human to human.
Fifth graders from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy spent time tallying up boxes of food their school and parish collected—donations that a West Side food pantry is counting on.
During his weekly Sunday prayers, the pontiff reminded crowds in St. Peter's Square that reporters are all too frequently victims of war and violence.
Chicago's faith community stood up for Pope Leo XIV over the weekend, as the pope pushed back on claims that he is clashing with President Trump.
Chicago’s faith community stood up for Pope Leo XIV over the weekend, as the pope pushed back on claims that he is clashing with President Trump. Charlie De Mar reports.
Father Michael Pfleger led the congregation in a chant before condemning what has been portrayed as a fight between the pope and the president. He called the president's comments an attack on faith.
The back and forth between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV continues to make waves, as the president has lashed out at the pope's criticism of his administration.
Minutes after that segment ran on "60 Minutes," the president posted an angry response on Truth Social, calling the pope "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," suggesting Leo was only elected pontiff because the Vatican thought it would be the best way to deal with Mr. Trump in office.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Africa Monday, while pushing back against President Trump’s attack on him and his stance against the war with Iran and U.S. immigration policy. Tina Kraus reports.
The three American cardinals spoke to 60 Minutes about how Pope Leo has emerged as a vocal critic of the war in Iran and immigration enforcement in the country.
In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out.
In his Sunday message overlooking St. Peter's Square, the pontiff demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel ramps up its war against Hezbollah. Pope Leo also urged the international community not to turn its back on Ukraine.
Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.
The crash involved the motorcycle and a Nissan Rogue sports-utility vehicle, the village said.
John Rahimi, Raymond Grieshaber, and Conrad Espino were ordained on Saturday morning during a ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral on the city's Near North Side.
Chicago's Jacob Webb (1-2) came on with two on in the eighth and gave up consecutive RBI singles to Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to tie the game at 5-all.
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 70, according to Chicago police.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni traded criticism on Saturday after Italy canceled its envoy's visit to the U.S.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Illinois is among the top 13 states seeing a rise in alpha-gal syndrome cases, with residents living in southern Illinois at the highest risk, according to a 2025 study.
After Bruce Willis was diagnosed with dementia, his wife Emma Heming Willis found a new purpose as a health advocate.
The North Shore suburb of Wilmette this week became the latest Chicago-area municipality to discover mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus this year.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
In a full circle moment, actor Gary Cole returns to the very same local stage where he began his professional acting career.
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Tom Dreesen, a pioneering actor and comedian and Chicago-area native, died Wednesday.
Chicago Pride Fest is taking over Northhalsted this weekend. There are also pride festivals happening throughout the Chicago suburbs.
Spend your weekend a the 10th annual Winnetka Music Festival!
Meteorologist Carl Lam has the extended forecast.
A mass shooting left at least 12 people injured in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood on Friday night. Street Pastor Donovan Price told CBS News seeing a mass shooting like this on Juneteenth is a tragedy.
Vida is looking for a forever home. Come meet her at PAWS Chicago adoption center.
A mass shooting left at least 13 people injured in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood on Friday night.
The crash involved the motorcycle and a Nissan Rogue sports-utility vehicle, the village said.
John Rahimi, Raymond Grieshaber, and Conrad Espino were ordained on Saturday morning during a ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral on the city's Near North Side.
Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 70, according to Chicago police.
Newly released cell phone video of a police shooting in south suburban Country Club Hills appears to contradict what a federal agent claims happened during an undercover gun trafficking sting operation last week.
"A house of horrors." That's how one former Chicago foster child described Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, a facility that's been at the center of a years-long CBS News Chicago investigation.
Kindbody entered into an agreement with a cryogenic storage facility in Massachusetts, but not all patients received the email.
A Chicago woman says a life insurance policy she paid into for 25 years was cancelled over a $112 shortfall that she never knew existed, and now, at 82 years old, she's uninsurable.
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
Chicago's Jacob Webb (1-2) came on with two on in the eighth and gave up consecutive RBI singles to Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to tie the game at 5-all.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
The Chicago Hounds will try to cap off their magical season with a Major League Rugby championship Sunday.
Carson Kelly hit his second career grand slam in Chicago's seven-run first inning and finished with a career-high six RBIs as the Cubs routed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-2.
A shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway forced several lanes to close in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood early Friday morning.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's East Pilsen neighborhood.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
