Pope Francis hospitalized for surgery
This is the pope's second abdominal surgery in two years.
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Defrocked cardinal charged in Wisconsin with sex abuse
McCarrick, who became the face of the church's sex abuse crisis, was ordained in 1958 and became archbishop in Newark in 1986.
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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.
Way of the Cross procession travels across Brooklyn Bridge
Catholics are observing Good Friday ahead of Easter this Sunday.
Catholics observe Good Friday
Churches across the region are holding special holiday services, along with Stations of the Cross processions.
Pope Francis gears up for busy Holy Week
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.
Cardinal Dolan helps hand out food for Holy Thursday
Catholic religious leaders gathered in Harlem to distribute free meals to families. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Pope "gradually improving" from chest infection in Rome hospital
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Catholic bishop shot and killed in Los Angeles County
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Pope Francis says he believes anti-gay laws are unjust
Pontiff tells The Associated Press, "Being homosexual is not a crime. It's a human condition."
Pope Francis says homosexuality "is not a crime," but gay sex is "a sin"
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Nativity scene at St. Nicholas of Tolentine in Queens vandalized
Surveillance video shows vandals on a scooter pull up to the church at two separate times on Thursday.
Funeral overnight for Pope Benedict XVI
It was the first time in hundreds of years a sitting pope presided over his predecessor's funeral.
Funeral mass held for Pope Benedict XVI
It's the first time in hundreds of years that a sitting pope has led the services for his predecessor. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI laid to rest by his successor, Pope Francis
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
What to expect from Pope Benedict's funeral mass
The historic service will be the first time in modern church history that a sitting Pope will celebrate the funeral mass of his predecessor.
Cardinal Dolan reflects on life and legacy of Pope Benedict
The Archbishop of New York says Pope Benedict was an influential voice at the Vatican long before his papacy began.
Cardinal Dolan reflects on legacy of Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI will be laid to rest with a funeral mass Thursday in Vatican City.
Mourners line up for Pope Benedict's funeral
The former pope will be remembered with a funeral mass Thursday.
Vatican shares update on Pope Benedict's health
The Vatican says the former pontiff is "absolutely lucid and conscious" but his condition remains serious.
Millions around the world praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The retired pope, who stepped down in 2013, is said to be in very poor health.
NYC Catholic schools welcome students back with a bang
Thousands of Catholic students across the five boroughs returned to class Wednesday, with no COVID restrictions for the first time since the pandemic. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge visited a school in Hell's Kitchen, where there was so much energy and enthusiasm, students were literately blown away.
Cardinal Dolan makes surprise visit to Ukraine
The cardinal met with Ukrainians who have been displaced by the war.
Camden Diocese agrees to $87.5M settlement in sex abuse suits
If approved, the settlement would exceed the nearly $85 million settlement in 2003 in the clergy abuse scandal in Boston, although it's less than other settlements in California and Oregon.
Camden Diocese files settlement with abuse victims
The $87.5 million settlement is one of the largest involving the Catholic Church in the United States.
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