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.
The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
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.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
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.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
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The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
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It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
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The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
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.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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There's a desperate search to find a missing Harlem man who has autism. Isaac Wilkie, 20, was last seen by his mom Monday evening at their home.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River last week. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
