How Pope Francis' funeral broke with tradition
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some longstanding traditions.
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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.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Travelers from the Philadelphia area are heading to Rome to honor Pope Francis, who died Monday.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
In a surprise visit, Pope Francis entered St. Peter's Square in a wheelchair Sunday near the end of the celebration of a mass for the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year.
Ukrainian Archbishop Borys Gudziak is urging people to pray for Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in Rome.
Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia is urging people to pray for Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he has a plan to address the priest shortage in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
CBS News Philadelphia chief investigative reporter Joe Holden sits down with Archbishop Nelson Perez to discuss a priest shortage and the future of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
A car plows right into a church in Newark, New Castle County in Delaware early Friday morning. Police are looking for the driver who caused the crash and said the driver was speeding when they lost control and hit the St. John AM Church at the corner of New London and Hillside roads. The driver took off before police arrived.
Father Bill Atkinson, an Upper Darby, Pennsylvania native, taught thousands of students at Monsignor Bonner before his death in 2006.
A white cross that overlooked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Pope John Paul II's Mass in Philadelphia in 1979 is now moving to a new location.
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
A Pottstown, Pennsylvania priest allegedly charged over $40,000 to a parish credit card related to gaming apps including virtual slot machines and Pokemon Go.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Eustace Wolfington said he wanted to help make a movie about Frances Cabrini that is universal, not a fairytale.
When a church in the Germantown section of Philadelphia needed renovations, it decided to rethink its artwork and prioritize representation. Cavin Jones brought the ideas to life.
A month after Pope Francis said priests can bless same-sex relationships, advocates say it's a step toward a more inclusive church.
A month after Pope Francis said Catholic priests can bless same-sex relationships, LGBTQ Catholics in Philadelphia say the change is a step toward a more inclusive church.
During the Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the clergy shared a message of hope.
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Josh Sanders has your morning digital Brief for Monday, March 23, 2026 and meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast in the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA's Ardmore station has reopened after being closed for six years for construction. Ray Strickland has more on the renovations made to the station.
Pockets of rain on Monday will cause a slow morning commute, but meteorologist Kate Bilo says it will be a cooler and windy day after the rain clears.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we're heading back to a small, but historic community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's called Timbuctoo; it's just 52 acres, but it holds an important piece of Black history in South Jersey. Wakisha Bailey has more on how a new historic marker is helping preserve that story.
Two pilots were killed at LaGuardia Airport in New York after a collision on the runway. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.