Pope Leo XIV outlines his vision for the papacy in 1st formal audience
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
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Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
The cardinal electors of the Catholic Church elected an American on Thursday to serve as the new pope.
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.
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.
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis.
Ahead of the May 7 papal conclave, workers installed a chimney at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. The conclaves famously announces the election of a new pope when a plume of white smoke billows from the chapel. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
The group of travelers with ties to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the public viewing on Friday and were in Rome for the funeral on Saturday. Pope Francis' legacy will continue to live on in Philadelphia. A golden plaque of Francis's bust sits inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to welcome and bid farewell to any guests who come through the front doors.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
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.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some longstanding traditions.
Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Thousands of mourners continue to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis as his body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City ahead of his funeral scheduled for Saturday. CBS News Correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBS News Philadelphia to preview the day of mourning.
Pope Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to attend, according to a spokesman.
Sister Mary Scullion has met several popes, but Pope Francis stood out. The Philadelphia-based sister shares her special bond.
Ahead of Pope Francis' funeral this weekend, Sister Mary Scullion of Philadelphia talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the pontiff's legacy and her encounter with him.
Travelers from the Philadelphia area are heading to Rome to honor Pope Francis, who died Monday.
A group of Philadelphia-area families are embracing a change in their plans. Their trip to Rome will coincide with Pope Francis' funeral, giving them the opportunity to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
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.
Students and families from Chester County are preparing for a trip to Rome, where they hope to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
The Cellucci family from Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been planning a trip to Italy for a year. Although their itinerary changed because of the death of Pope Francis, they hope to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
The death of Pope Francis has impacted travel plans for many members of the religious community who were scheduled to visit Rome. Here's how visitors are finding the silver lining.
The death of Pope Francis has impacted travel plans for many members of the religious community who were scheduled to visit Rome. Here's how visitors are finding the silver lining.
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.
Iran announced missile attacks against a U.S. military base in Qatar, following the Trump-ordered U.S. bombings on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
The Flyers have acquired center Trevor Zegras from the Ducks just days before the 2025 NHL draft.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is releasing a children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," on March 10, 2026.
A Middle East expert on Iran's retaliatory targets after the Trump administration's surprise strikes against three nuclear sites.
Kevin Krebs was heavily armed when he was arrested at the No Kings protest, and police later found homemade bombs at his home.
The high temperature so far at Philadelphia International Airport reached 99, breaking a record high of 98 set last year.
Iran announced missile attacks against a U.S. military base in Qatar, following the Trump-ordered U.S. bombings on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
The Flyers have acquired center Trevor Zegras from the Ducks just days before the 2025 NHL draft.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is releasing a children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," on March 10, 2026.
A Middle East expert on Iran's retaliatory targets after the Trump administration's surprise strikes against three nuclear sites.
Kevin Krebs was heavily armed when he was arrested at the No Kings protest, and police later found homemade bombs at his home.
Photos taken by a Levittown photographer show the undeniable chemistry between strangers, capturing the hearts of hundreds of thousands online.
It's a bike ride that's more than a workout. Meet the Philadelphia therapist behind a movement bringing Black women together, one ride at a time.
Car repairs are a pain, but if your vehicle is in the shop more than it's on the road, you could have the right to compensation under state lemon laws or the federal warranty act.
Neighbors in Pennsylvania are sharing electricity and working together after last week's severe storms.
Car repairs are a pain, but if your vehicle is in the shop more than it's on the road, you could have the right to compensation under state lemon laws or the federal warranty act.
An air quality alert was in effect for a section of Vineland, New Jersey, Sunday after crews worked overnight to extinguish a four-alarm fire.
Prosecutors say an Egg Harbor City woman is charged with attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed a man multiple times at a South Jersey Wawa.
Ocean City, New Jersey police say Harold Perkins was responsible for the cameras found in multiple boardwalk bathrooms this month.
Maple Shade will be beefing up security for its Independence Day fireworks show out of concern over "disorderly or violent behavior."
Car repairs are a pain, but if your vehicle is in the shop more than it's on the road, you could have the right to compensation under state lemon laws or the federal warranty act.
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night.
Twenty-five years ago, Alex Scott, the namesake of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, held her first lemonade stand.
Steady rain will taper off Sunday morning, but the chance for on-and-off spotty showers continues around the Delaware Valley for Father's Day.
Delaware State Police say a train derailment is impacting travel near Old Porter Road in Bear, New Castle County.
Families of those who have sickle cell disease in the Philadelphia area are pushing for more research and a cure.
Prevention Point Philadelphia, a nonprofit, has been on the front lines of harm reduction for more than 30 years.
ALSF's Crazy 8 Initiative is funding a research project examining newborn screening for a genetic predisposition to cancer.
For the Hope Afloat dragon boat racing team in Philadelphia, overcoming breast cancer is a team sport.
A 29-year-old man from Switzerland is back in Philadelphia at Penn Medicine months after having a life-changing double-hand transplant.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
The FIFA Club World Cup is bringing a little more than soccer to the city. It's bringing a boom in business.
Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny.
The Blue Route in Delaware County was closed for hours Sunday night due to a crash.
A tractor-trailer went off the bridge on the Route 30 bypass near Old Mill Road in Sadsbury Township Thursday afternoon.
After an initial rollout to some extremely interested drivers, PA's "Let Freedom Ring" license plates are available to order en masse.
SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line will close from June 15 to Sept. 2 while bridges on the line are repaired.
New Jersey Transit's train engineers have overwhelmingly approved the tentative deal that ended their three-day strike last month.
The Flyers have acquired center Trevor Zegras from the Ducks just days before the 2025 NHL draft.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is releasing a children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," on March 10, 2026.
A juvenile was arrested for assaulting an officer, and seven people were ejected after Wydad AC fans were seen setting off smoke bombs at Lincoln Financial Field during the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Sixers have the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and they'll have plenty of talented prospects to choose from.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Hundreds of talented artists from across the country flocked to Philadelphia for this weekend's Manayunk Arts Festival.
Ready to question, think, and play your way through summer? The Questioneers are waiting.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Philadelphians likely did a double-take for two reasons – former President Joe Biden was seen casually strolling in Rittenhouse Square as the hit TV series "Reacher" filmed nearby.
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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.
Prosecutors in Chester County, Pennsylvania, held a news conference on Monday regarding their investigation into Kevin Krebs, the alleged armed man who police arrested at the "No Kings" protest in West Chester and later found homemade bombs at his home.
Hurts announced Monday the release of his first children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," with a March 10, 2026, release date. The book is available for preorder from Penguin Random House.
It's currently hot in Philadelphia , and it will stay this hot for the next couple of days. Heat index values will likely reach 110-plus at the height of Monday thanks to dewpoints in the 70s. At these temperatures, heatstroke and heat exhaustion are possible. The cumulative effect of the extreme heat from this week can also lead to additional health problems. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains.
Kelly Pool opened for the season last week. With the temperatures soaring, many of the people CBS News Philadelphia spoke with shared that the only place they wanted to be was near the water.
Shapiro said he would continue talking with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Rooney family in Pittsburgh about what — if anything — the NFL teams need when it comes to the state of their stadiums.