Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
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 Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
The law requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages, as well as interracial unions.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
Ten years ago, New York became the sixth and largest state to legalize same-sex marriage.
The Vatican sent a clear, but still controversial, message to the world Monday.
The pontiff is quoted as saying, "Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God."
An Indiana catholic school guidance counselor may lose her job of 15 years after officials learned she was married to another woman.
A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
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Melissa and Jennie McCarthy, who now live in NYC, filed a complaint with the Human Rights Division against Liberty Ridge Farm in 2012, after being denied to wed there.
Abbott spokesman Matt Hirsch told the Austin American-Statesman that the unidentified 32-year-old man first shook the governor's hand Tuesday night before loudly telling him to "go to hell."
The Pride March starts at noon at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue and winds its way through Midtown to Greenwich Village.
John Patti said for states new to same-sex marriage unions, it will take about 10 years before divorce lawyers will start seeing extra business.
The group cut a symbolic wedding cake as a way to celebrate something that so many in the community had fought for, for so long.
Crowds continue to celebrate at the Stonewall Inn following the Supreme Court's landmark decision that declares same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in favor of marriage equality on Friday. Meanwhile, three of America's four major pro leagues have yet to employ an openly gay athlete on a regular-season roster.
Brendan Fay, founder of the St. Pat's For All parade in Queens, said the vote also sends a message to the city's larger Fifth Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade.
More than 50 percent of Americans said the economy is in poor shape in a new CBS News/New York Times poll released Tuesday.
An openly gay New York City hotelier came under fire Monday for hosting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who opposes gay marriage.
Advocates rallied in Times Square Monday night in hopes of seeing same-sex marriage legalized nationwide, a day before the issue comes before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
It's time to vote on which book to read next: "Missing White Woman" by Kellye Garrett, "Days of Wonder" by Caroline Leavitt, or "Honey" by Victor Lodato.
A Philadelphia 76ers spokesperson said the team plans to file a grievance over the officiating in the team's 104-101 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer with 13 seconds left lifted the Knicks to a 104-101 win over 76ers on Monday.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
Poor planning, low staffing and miscommunication plagued New York City's response to Tropical Storm Ophelia in 2023, according to the report.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
Yale University says it is investigating after a Jewish student reported a protester jabbed her in the eye with a Palestinian flag.
A chilly morning will give way to sunshine and mild temperatures by the afternoon. Expect highs in the low 60s.
Sunday will be the cooler half of the weekend, with more clouds over the Tri-State Area.
As morning rain showers exit Long Island, it sets up a much drier afternoon and a nice spring day overall!
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
First responders raced through smoke to save dozens of dogs trapped inside a pet hotel near a fire in Fairfield, New Jersey.
The New York Jets reportedly traded quarterback Zach Wilson and a seventh-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos.
A chilly morning will give way to sunshine and mild temperatures by the afternoon. Expect highs in the low 60s.
Long Island is on the front line in the battle against climate change, and some residents there are doing what they can to fight it - including taking inspiration from nature itself.
Sunday will be the cooler half of the weekend, with more clouds over the Tri-State Area.
As morning rain showers exit Long Island, it sets up a much drier afternoon and a nice spring day overall!
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
The Nassau Community College campus in Uniondale is suddenly without any cafeteria, cafe or snack bar, leaving vending machines as the only option for 12,000 students.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
Poor planning, low staffing and miscommunication plagued New York City's response to Tropical Storm Ophelia in 2023, according to the report.
The DOJ is threatening to sue the NYPD if the practice of parking on sidewalks and crosswalks continues.
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue on Columbia University's campus, as Jewish students report feeling unsafe.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
A Philadelphia 76ers spokesperson said the team plans to file a grievance over the officiating in the team's 104-101 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer with 13 seconds left lifted the Knicks to a 104-101 win over 76ers on Monday.
Carolina scored 9 seconds apart in a 4-goal third period in a 5-3 victory over the Islanders in Game 2
Carlos Rodon pitched 7 stellar innings, but the Yankees still lost to the Athletics 2-0 on Monday.
The New York Jets reportedly traded quarterback Zach Wilson and a seventh-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
Brooklyn Charter School in Bed-Stuy is trying to help parents with the cost of child care by expanding the school day to 12 hours.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
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The former president is accused of falsifying business records to cover up alleged "hush money" payments, including to adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the case.
Several protesters were arrested when the NYPD broke up a pro-Palestinian protest Monday outside New York University. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from campus in Lower Manhattan.
It has been six days of demonstrations at Columbia University and on Monday the same message spread to other schools around the country, including at NYU. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.