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.
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The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
It was the first time in hundreds of years a sitting pope presided over his predecessor's funeral.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The Archbishop of New York says Pope Benedict was an influential voice at the Vatican long before his papacy began.
New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan is in Rome for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's funeral.
Tens of thousands of people waited hours to say goodbye Pope Benedict XVI on Monday as he lies in state at the Vatican, and many who couldn't make the trip overseas gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral to honor his memory. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
He was known as a traditionalist — "God's rottweiler" — for fiercely adhering to church doctrine. But Benedict's papacy was a papacy of firsts.
Bells rung out 95 times at St. Patrick's Cathedral ahead of a prayer service led by Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Pope Francis asked people to keep praying for his predecessor "in these difficult hours."
The retired pope, who stepped down in 2013, is said to be in very poor health.
There are many praying tonight for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Wednesday, the Vatican revealed the former head of the Catholic Church is very ill. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
