Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
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Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
The church said in a statement that it would still continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Advocates claimed this is the only way to ensure that the Supreme Court doesn't upend marriage equality the same way it struck down abortion rights.
Debra Alfarone reports on California Gov. Newsom's visit to the nation's capitol and the speculation it triggered (7-13-2022)
In just the past week, two federal courts ruled in favor of transgender students who want to use school facilities that correspond to their sexual identity.
Boxing star and Philippine Senate candidate Manny Pacquiao apologized on Tuesday for saying on Filipino TV that people in gay relationships are "worse than animals."
One parent said, "I don't want an apology from you. I want your resignation."
A Newport Beach city councilman accused of making anti-gay statements on city letterhead got an earful from the community during a meeting on Tuesday.
As news of the Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex marriage was constitutional in all states, celebrities and prominent LGBT rights advocates took to Twitter to celebrate the landmark decision.
A gay Catholic school teacher who was fired after marrying his long-time partner can move forward with his lawsuit against the school, a Los Angeles judge ruled Wednesday.
The bill was sent to the Assembly on a 25-10 vote, with only Republicans in opposition. Two Republicans, Anthony Cannella of Ceres and Ted Gaines of Roseville, voted in favor.
A Southland couple made history Wednesday as the first same-sex couple to be married on a float in the Rose Parade.
A Sacramento-based group has called for a boycott of the 100th Tournament of Roses Parade because two men are scheduled to be married aboard the AIDS Healthcare Foundation float.
Danny LeClair and Aubrey Loots say they're honored to have so many people be witness to their ceremony.
California prison officials have confirmed that inmates can get married to someone of the same sex under certain conditions.
In a brief ruling, the high court unanimously tossed out a legal challenge by supporters of Proposition 8.
A San Bernardino man says he was fired from his job less than two weeks after he celebrated his marriage to his same-sex partner.
California Attorney General Kamala Harris says the elected clerk of San Diego County is improperly using the state's legal system to try to prevent same-sex couples from getting married.
California's highest court is again refusing to immediately stop the state from sanctioning same-sex marriages.
Orange County saw a spike in marriages Monday, according to an official in the marriage license department.
A record number of couples Monday were expected to take advantage of free same-sex marriage ceremonies in West Hollywood.
Same-sex couples continued to make wedding plans Sunday despite the fact that proponents of Prop 8 have filed an emergency motion to ask the Supreme Court to stop gay marriages in California.
Proponents of same-sex marriage danced and shouted and applauded with glee in the streets of West Hollywood Wednesday after the Supreme Court decided they would not rule on California's controversial Prop 8.
Investigators do not believe that the cause of death is in any way related to the Line Fire.
The crash happened at the intersection of Oxnard Street and Fair Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The city aims to build improvements on Arlington Avenue, Adams Street, La Sierra Avenue and the 91 Freeway, all locations that were chosen because they have a history of incidents involving pedestrian, bicyclists and vehicles.
Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2.
The man is possibly connected to 18 different incidents at commercial locations dating back to January, police said.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials say.
Investigators do not believe that the cause of death is in any way related to the Line Fire.
The crash happened at the intersection of Oxnard Street and Fair Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The city aims to build improvements on Arlington Avenue, Adams Street, La Sierra Avenue and the 91 Freeway, all locations that were chosen because they have a history of incidents involving pedestrian, bicyclists and vehicles.
The man is possibly connected to 18 different incidents at commercial locations dating back to January, police said.
The crash happened at the intersection of Oxnard Street and Fair Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The man is possibly connected to 18 different incidents at commercial locations dating back to January, police said.
Deputies were called to the 12500 block of Oak Street at around 5:45 a.m. after learning of the incident, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The incident happened at around 1:40 a.m. in the 3500 block of Santa Fe Avenue, police said.
A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of his sister in Riverside, police said Sunday.
A firefighter rescued a woman from the massive Airport Fire, driving up to her as she walked barefoot just feet away from flames in Lake Elsinore. Her friend says he's just thankful the firefighter was there, calling him "an angel in the right spot."
More than 80 homes were destroyed in the massive Airport Fire that scorched through tens of thousands of acres in Orange and Riverside counties as people fled for their lives.
The arrest came after one of the suspects attempted to meet with a 15-year-old girl that he met online, who actually ended up being an undercover detective.
Investigators found that the suspect had at least two relationships with former students in the late 1980s when he was a teacher at Loara High School in Anaheim.
Two brothers told Riverside police that the pastor sexually abused them while their family lived with him.
Investigators do not believe that the cause of death is in any way related to the Line Fire.
The city aims to build improvements on Arlington Avenue, Adams Street, La Sierra Avenue and the 91 Freeway, all locations that were chosen because they have a history of incidents involving pedestrian, bicyclists and vehicles.
Firefighters Sunday continued to make progress on the Airport Fire, which has scorched more than 20,000 acres, in Riverside and Orange counties.
Firefighters continued to gain ground in their firefight against the 38,421-acre Line Fire, which was burning in San Bernardino County.
A firefighter rescued a woman from the massive Airport Fire, driving up to her as she walked barefoot just feet away from flames in Lake Elsinore. Her friend says he's just thankful the firefighter was there, calling him "an angel in the right spot."
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Senior Reporter Ross Palombo dug through several decades of data with info you'll only see on KCAL News
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
The full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. JD Vance condemned the threat of violence in Springfield, Ohio, despite amplifying the false claims.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Smash-and-grab retail thefts that result in major damage to businesses will bring longer sentences in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bill into law Thursday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more about blood cancers below, including knowing your risk factors, resources for patients, prevention tips and how you can get Involved.
The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her "Pod Meets World" podcast, said "learning from the experiences of others" motivated her to share the diagnosis.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2.
Ronel Blanco threw six scoreless innings, Jason Heyward had a home run among his three hits and the Houston Astros finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-4 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Kyler Murray threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught his first two touchdown passes and the Arizona Cardinals rolled past the Los Angeles Rams 41-10 on Sunday.
Justin Verlander picked up his first win since returning from a neck injury and Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.
J.K. Dobbins ran for 131 yards and Justin Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston twice in the end zone as the Chargers passed their first road test with a 26-3 drubbing of the woeful Carolina Panthers 26-3.
The full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
The veteran journalist broke down barriers in TV news to become the first Asian woman to co-anchor a nightly network news program. She reflects on her four-decade career in a new memoir, "Connie."
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Hundreds of Angelenos headed to Lincoln Heights for a miniature version of CicLAvia on Sunday, what officials are calling CicLAmini.
First responders hosted an emergency preparedness event in Malibu on Sunday, offering those in attendance advice in the case of an earthquake, wild fire and even a tsunami.
Hundreds of people flocked to East Los Angeles on Sunday for the long-standing tradition to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Lesley Marin reports.
The crash happened at the intersection of Oxnard Street and Fair Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
KCAL News travels to the U.S.-Mexico border to reveal the personal stories of migrants from around the world, highlighting their dangerous journeys and the complex motivations behind their quest for a better life as well as the impact on Southern California.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
