Christmas Eve worshippers fill Philadelphia cathedral to celebrate faith, tradition
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
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Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
Families packed the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Wednesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. Reporter Eva Andersen talked to worshippers about what the holiday means to them.
The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.
A kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school in Vineland, New Jersey, was pulled from the classroom and put on administrative leave because she's carrying a baby for another family.
Dressed in jeans, Nike sneakers and a sweatshirt, with his hands clasped around a rosary, Carlo Acutis has generated near rock star-like fame among young Catholics.
Pope Leo XIV will share a recorded message with people in Philadelphia during the event.
A church in Cherry Hill was forced to board up its windows after overnight vandals shattered them with rocks.
Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gave Pope Leo XIV an Eagles hat while visiting the Vatican on Wednesday.
The Rev. James Kelly baptized and married thousands of people, ministered to the ill at hospitals and traveled the world.
One Philadelphia woman is reflecting on the moment she met Pope Leo XIV and how he strengthened her faith.
A Philadelphia woman has a special connection to Pope Leo XIV, who confirmed her when he was a bishop in Peru. She shares how he helped strengthen her faith during a difficult time.
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
South Philadelphia pastor Rev. Paul Galetto once lived with Pope Leo XIV at a home for the Augustinian order in the city of Rome.
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.
While Pope Leo XIV was being introduced to the world as the next pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, students at St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia were selecting a pope of their own in a mock classroom conclave.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates.
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some longstanding traditions.
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
More than a million artifacts from America's founding will be on display at a new exhibit at the National Constitution Center.
A man was stabbed to death in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, police said.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
More than a million artifacts from America's founding will be on display at a new exhibit at the National Constitution Center.
A man was stabbed to death in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, police said.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
More than a million artifacts from America's founding will be on display at a new exhibit at the National Constitution Center.
A man was stabbed to death in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, police said.
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing a 66-year-old woman at a bus stop, police said.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Police in Washington Township, New Jersey, have released several photos of a man they say is a suspect in multiple incidents of lewd conduct.
A man is in custody after he allegedly stabbed his baby in the stomach and threw him out in the snow in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, police said.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia is closed Wednesday as crews make emergency repairs, according to the city.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a century and will be bringing the fun to Philadelphia and the region. On Wednesday, Julian "Zeus" McClurkin joined the CBS News Philadelphia studios to teach anchor Janelle Burrell some neat basketball tricks.
Aaron Nola is ready to get back to baseball, and so are the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies! Aaron joined our Janelle Burrell from BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater as pitchers and catchers reported for spring training today.