At 2025 papal conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 conclave, they will decide.
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Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 conclave, they will decide.
It was passed by parliament in June of last year, making the nation the first in Southeast Asia to enact marriage equality.
The first ruling came from a district court in Tokyo, while the second ruling came from the high court of Sapporo.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
It was a Sunday filled with prayers and protest in Humboldt Park. There was a demonstration after a woman who is gay said a church pastor refused to baptize her after learning she was in a same-sex marriage. Church representatives told CBS 2 that's not exactly what happened. Lauren Victory stopped by the demonstration.
Supporters for the Respect for Marriage Act note Justice Clarence Thomas’ separate opinion in the Dobbs ruling that suggested the Supreme Court should reconsider past precedent – including same-sex marriage and access to contraception. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
"Everything is on the table now, and it's all going to be affected," said Ryan McIntyre, "and I think that this is just the first strike – the first blow."
State Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago), who was instrumental in the passage of legislation legalizing recreational marijuana and same-sex marriage in Illinois, is resigning from office at the end of the month.
The Cook County Clerk's office this week announced that it is poised to issue 15,000 marriage licenses to same-sex couples by the end of the year – now six years after marriage equality became the law in Illinois.
The suit accuses the archdiocese and the Indianapolis school of retaliating against her, subjecting her to a hostile work environment and discriminating against her on the basis of her sexual orientation.
Cathedral is affiliated with The Brothers of the Holy Cross, but relies more heavily on the archdiocese than Brebeuf.
The TV ad depicts a wedding ceremony, with stand-ins for Pritzker and Madigan standing at an altar, taking vows.
An Indiana catholic school guidance counselor may lose her job of 15 years after officials learned she was married to another woman.
A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey found himself back pedaling after tweeting about using Chick-fil-A's mobile app, saying he'd forgotten about the fast-food chain's history of opposing gay marriage.
The Supreme Court is set aside a Colorado court ruling against the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop who cited religious freedom and wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But the highest court in the land is not deciding the big issue in the case – whether a business can refuse to serve gay and lesbian people.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
A new study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found states that legalized same-sex marriage has a positive impact on LGBTQ teenagers.
Justin Ruehs and his husband, Adam Smeets, were ready to be fathers, but they weren't so ready to hear their surrogate was pregnant with triplets. That wasn't the only stunner.
Cook County officials expect to issue the county's 10,000th same-sex marriage license this week.
The mayor of Mundelein ignited some controversy over the July 4th weekend, when he gave a speech and talked about a "moral crisis" in the country, including the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage.
The timing of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide couldn't have come at a better time for Chicago's gay community, which is celebrating Pride Weekend.
Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The court's ruling on Friday means the remaining 14 states, in the South and Midwest, will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage.
The nation's highest court could rule as early as Friday on the legality of same-sex marriage bans.
Hillary Clinton's campaign trail may take a summer turn towards Chicago if one couple's offer is accepted. They were surprised to see themselves in her campaign launch video.
Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.
It has been demonstrated how some banned passenger cases fall through the cracks.
The other driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
Miguel Amaya went 3 for 3 for the Cubs, and Kyle Tucker hit an RBI triple.
One firefighter was taken to a local hospital for heat exhaustion.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) currently represents the district. Last week, Krishnamoorthi announced his run for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Illinois is getting set to close on property that officials want to buy to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes.
Democrat Rob Sand also jumped into the closely-watched Iowa governor's race on Monday morning.
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
The order is in response to recent maneuvers by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
It was not immediately clear where in Illinois the fourth case was reported, or what condition the patient is in.
A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Wade-Smith said keeping kids engaged is what keeps them safe.
The transformation represents a unique solution to the problem of empty storefronts in Chicago.
The last remaining My Pi outpost, at 2010 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, has been open since 2000.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
President Trump on Sunday announced movies as his latest target for tariffs because the U.S. movie industry "is DYING a very fast death."
Organizers of a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro said the event drew more than 2 million to Copacabana Beach.
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, May 12, 2025.
CBS News Chicago found that scaled-back services are already making weather forecasts from your phone to your television less accurate. Meteorologist David Yeomans reports.
Flashing guns, assaulting workers, and punching passengers are among the offenses that can land CTA passengers on a banned riders list. But that list can be difficult to enforce. Sara Machi reports.
Sources told CBS News Chicago the male was pulled unresponsive from the water and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. He later died at the hospital.
Marko Niketic should be finishing his freshman year of college right now, but instead, he is one year dead after a horrific crash in Glenview on Mother's Day 2024. Charlie De Mar reports.
It has been demonstrated how some banned passenger cases fall through the cracks.
The other driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.
Health workers are on the front lines of the fight against domestic violence, often as the first line of defense to help victims break free of the cycle of abuse.
Miguel Amaya went 3 for 3 for the Cubs, and Kyle Tucker hit an RBI triple.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate change.
Miguel Amaya went 3 for 3 for the Cubs, and Kyle Tucker hit an RBI triple.
The full 2025 regular season schedule for the Bars and the entire NFL will be released at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
During their Media Day on Monday, the Sky explained they are ready to put their rebuild to the test.
The Dallas Mavericks won the draft lottery, giving them the No. 1 pick.
The senior had a viral moment earlier this season at a tournament in Georgia — and for good reason. He hit 102 miles per hour on the radar gun.
It has been demonstrated how some banned passenger cases fall through the cracks.
Murtaza Hameed, 46, of Naperville, was ordered held until trial.
The incident began when police responded to a call of a person wanted for an aggravated battery
Published reports indicated that Farris was released on home monitoring in March, then ordered detained again last week, only to be released again on Wednesday.
There was no one in custody late Wednesday. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
