Excitement for Pope Leo XIV continues around the world
There were a lot of firsts Friday for Pope Leo XIV, the American-born leader of the Catholic Church. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and Allen Devlin report.
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There were a lot of firsts Friday for Pope Leo XIV, the American-born leader of the Catholic Church. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and Allen Devlin report.
Friday was Pope Leo XIV's first full day as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports, and Maurice DuBois spoke to Timothy Cardinal Dolan about what an American pope could mean for the Catholic Church in the U.S.
Plenty of people in the New York City area are excited to have an American pope for the first time. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Pope Leo XIV grew up in the Chicago suburbs. Darius Johnson has a look at his Chicago roots.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope from the U.S., led his first Mass as leader of the Catholic church on Friday.
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Pope Leo XIV is making history as the first ever American pope and leading his first mass as pontiff. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
People in Paterson, New Jersey, shared what it means to have a new pope with American and Peruvian roots.
The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will now forever be known as Pope Leo XIV and the first American pope, stirred many emotions on Thursday afternoon in New York City.
The news of an American pope is still sinking in for parishioners in New York City. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian pope to be elected pontiff. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro explains how the religious order may very well shape his papacy.
Pope Leo XIV grew up on the South Side of Chicago, a place where he still nurtures connections with family and friends. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas shares how that community is celebrating the news.
The first American pope in history was elected Thursday. The new pope, Robert Prevost, chose the name Leo XIV. Mary Calvi, Ali Bauman, Lori Bordonaro and Tim McNicholas report.
There is a new pope, and for the first time ever, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Bradley Blackburn and Tony Aiello report for CBS News New York.
After Pope Francis died, the big question facing the cardinals was deciding the vision they wanted the new head of the Catholic Church to follow. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says supporters pitched Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as someone in the middle.
Some students in New York City witnessed a papal election for the first time Thursday, and they were overjoyed to learn the first American pope was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has reaction from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi, Tony Aiello and Kristie Johnson have the latest on election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the leader of the Catholic Church.
For the first time, a North American will lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has reaction from Brooklyn, and Sara Machi has reaction from Pope Leo XIV's hometown of Chicago.
The new pope has American and Peruvian roots, which is instilling a sense of pride in people in Paterson's Peruvian-American community. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The joy at the Vatican was universal as the New York City area and the world met the new leader of the Catholic Church.
The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
St. Peter's Square erupted as the bells rang and Pope Leo XIV was introduced to the world. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports from Vatican City.
New Yorkers and visitors reveled in the news Thursday that Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost had been elected pontiff and had chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
A U.S. bishop thought it was unlikely that Catholic cardinals would break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick a pope from the states, but it has happened.
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Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
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A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
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A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
The captain of the boat that capsized near Liberty Island Saturday, resulting in the death of a mother and her infant child, appeared in federal court Monday.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
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Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
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The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the Tri-State Area could see rain on Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The high will be in the upper 80s.
At last 111 people were killed when a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the South American country on Monday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The ruling pauses enforcement on the tax for people who own second properties while a lawsuit brought by a group of homeowners moves forward. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The driver is now facing charges. One of the victim's closest friends spoke to CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal.
