Pope Francis having second intestinal surgery in two years
The Vatican says the 86-year-old pontiff will be under general anesthesia and then will be hospitalized for several days, ahead of a busy August.
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The Vatican says the 86-year-old pontiff will be under general anesthesia and then will be hospitalized for several days, ahead of a busy August.
Pope Francis is getting the surgery to fix an intestinal blockage.
More than 20 years after the clergy sex abuse scandal erupted in the United States, a newly filed lawsuit reveals more allegations of a cover-up.
He had pizza for dinner will be at Mass in St. Peter's Square.
The 86-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been having trouble breathing in recent days.
The law expands protections to cover lay Catholic leaders and reaffirming that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.
Catholics are allowed to eat meat on St. Patrick's Day even though it falls on a Friday in Lent, Archbishop Nelson Perez said.
Saint Peter Claver Parish was the historic mother church for Black Catholics, named for a saint who fought against the slave trade.
Natasha Brown explores the history of St. Peter Claver Parish in Philadelphia.
Police in South Jersey are investigating vandalism at three Catholic churches.
The two Catholic churches are both part of the Diocese of Camden.
After Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI stepped down, that "opened the door" for Pope Francis. Former CBS3 anchor Pat Ciarrocchi was back in the studio to cover Benedict's funeral Mass.
Father Michael Romano joined CBS Philadelphia and told Pat Ciarrocchi about the time he met Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The Italian phrase is a call for sainthood for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. A similar call came at the papal funeral of John Paul II, which former CBS3 anchor Pat Ciarrocchi covered.
Former CBS3 anchor Pat Ciarrocchi looks back on the tenure of former Pope Benedict XVI after his funeral at the Vatican Thursday.
Reverend Dennis Sullivan, the Bishop of Camden shared photos with Eyewitness News of him and the Pope.
Parishioners at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul are praying for the former Pope Benedict XVI.
The current pontiff asked for prayers for Pope Benedict XVI.
The archdiocese says these churches won't be used for worship any more starting Jan. 23.
Abuse victims and their advocates said the law was a step forward, but not nearly enough.
New Jersey's attorney general launched a task force in September to investigate the clergy abuse scandal.
The grand jury report identified 300 "predator priests" who allegedly molested more than 1,000 children in six Pennsylvania dioceses.
The subpoenas follow a state grand jury report in August that detailed hundreds of allegations of children being sexually abused by 300 "predator priests" in dioceses across Pennsylvania.
With the resignation, Wuerl becomes the most prominent head to roll in the scandal roiling the Catholic Church after his predecessor as Washington archbishop, Theodore McCarrick, was forced to resign as cardinal over allegations he sexually abused at least two minors and adult seminarians.
Heavy coats, gloves and scarves will be needed in the Philadelphia Monday as Arctic air hits the region.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
Heavy coats, gloves and scarves will be needed in the Philadelphia Monday as Arctic air hits the region.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
A stretch of Walnut Street turned into a car-free holiday corridor as West Walnut Open Streets brought music, shopping and festive entertainment to Center City.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.
Two Philadelphia Catholic League high school football teams won PIAA state championships over the weekend, including one that won its first in school history.
Over 300 soccer players took over Temple University's Aramark Student Training and Recreation Sunday in memory of 7-year-old Elora Joyce Khan.
Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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.
The day of competition and sportsmanship brought together 30 local teams in the "Cleats Out for Elora" Charity Tournament to advocate for families who are battling pediatric brain cancer.
Andrew Kozak is tracking Arctic air that will hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Andrew Kozak is tracking Arctic air that will hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
SEPTA and Transport Workers Union Local 234 will resume negotiations Monday after a "productive" weekend of discussions, according to the Philadelphia-based transit authority.
Two men and a minor are dead following a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, according to state police.