Italian teenager to become first millennial Catholic saint
Carlo Acutis died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15. The Catholic Church has attributed two miracles to him, which means he can be elevated to sainthood.
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Carlo Acutis died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15. The Catholic Church has attributed two miracles to him, which means he can be elevated to sainthood.
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Parishioners arrived from all over the planet to get in touch with their respective faiths.
Structural and money problems have led to Friday's shutdown, causing pain throughout the parish.
Many received a cross of ashes on the forehead, marking them as followers of Jesus Christ.
Yonkers oldest parish, St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, is in desperate need of repair, with the cost totaling more than $10 million.
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
It was the first time the relic left Italy to tour churches, schools, prisons and more across the U.S.
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.
Cardinal Dolan of New York and Cardinal Tobin of Newark will be at the Vatican through October. They're joining Pope Francis in a global dialogue about the future of the Catholic Church. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has more on why this gathering is considered groundbreaking. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3LMSjek
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Pope Francis was responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality.
The 86-year-old pope welcomed the new "Princes of the Church" -- one of whom could one day become the successor to the current pontiff.
This is the pope's second abdominal surgery in two years.
McCarrick, who became the face of the church's sex abuse crisis, was ordained in 1958 and became archbishop in Newark in 1986.
On this Good Friday, marches called "The Way of the Cross," are being held by Christians around the world, including several in Manhattan who said they're walking for peace. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Catholics are observing Good Friday ahead of Easter this Sunday.
Churches across the region are holding special holiday services, along with Stations of the Cross processions.
Pope Francis led Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Holy Thursday just days after getting treated for bronchitis. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss.
Catholic religious leaders gathered in Harlem to distribute free meals to families. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Vatican says the pontiff, 86, "rested well" and even "resumed work," as the faithful held a vigil for him outside a Rome hospital for the second time since 2021.
Authorities have not said whether the bishop was targeted or if his religion was a factor in the killing.
Pontiff tells The Associated Press, "Being homosexual is not a crime. It's a human condition."
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
The 2024 New York City Labor Day Parade stepped off a celebration of workers' solidarity Saturday in Manhattan.
Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Tiafoe to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.
Mark Vientos hit a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds.
Illegal police stops by the NYPD have drastically increased under the Adams administration, according to a monitor.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
The 2024 New York City Labor Day Parade stepped off a celebration of workers' solidarity Saturday in Manhattan.
Illegal police stops by the NYPD have drastically increased under the Adams administration, according to a monitor.
The Rockland County firefighting group's volunteers lack training, equipment and experience, officials say.
There's a renewed push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
A police officer shot and injured a man in Rumson, New Jersey on Friday.
West Orange, N.J. town officials say the new owners of The Manor illegally cut down hundreds of trees on the historic property.
A fuel spill on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Grand Concourse caused major traffic backups Friday morning.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
There's a renewed push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
A suspect was arrested Friday after a body was found stuffed in a suitcase on Long Island earlier this week.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
A new report released on Thursday says drinking water is slowly getting safer on Long Island.
There's turmoil inside the NYPD as more details emerge about the feds' interest in Police Commissioner Edward Caban, sources say.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
The homes of at least four top New York City officials were raided by federal agents Wednesday, sources said.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Tiafoe to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.
Mark Vientos hit a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds.
Luis Gil pitched six sparkling innings in his return from a back injury, leading the Yankees to a victory over the Cubs.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees again 10-6 on Wednesday night.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Harlem's older neighbors came together Wednesday for National Senior Citizens Day.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The New York City Labor Day Parade leads a celebration of workers' solidarity every year in Manhattan.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
Police released pictures of a suspect wanted after an alleged sexual assault in Manhattan.
Hollywood actor Gary Sinise and his foundation served up meals of gratitude to FDNY members at firehouses around New York City.
A Pakistani national living in Canada was planning an attack on a Jewish center in New York City before he was stopped near the border, law enforcement officials said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
