BREAKING: Pope francis hospitalized
Doctors say he has a pulmonary infection.
Doctors say he has a pulmonary infection.
A Vatican spokesman said the pope does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
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.
"The criminalization of homosexuality is a problem that cannot be ignored," the Pope said on Sunday.
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.
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.
He was known as a traditionalist — "God's rottweiler" — for fiercely adhering to church doctrine. But Benedict's papacy was a papacy of firsts.
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.
Benedict is 95. In 2013, he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries, and he has withdrawn almost entirely from public view.
Pope Francis urged the faithful to remember the millions of Ukrainians who were without electricity or heating Sunday because of Russian attacks, as well as the millions more displaced from their homes.
The archbishop tweeted the photo on Wednesday.
The following excerpt from "Let Us Dream" (available now) features reflections from Pope Francis on the toll the pandemic has taken on the elderly and ways we can all better serve these beloved members of our families and communities.
In a stunning turn of Vatican doctrine, Pope Francis is endorsing same-sex civil unions for the first time.
Philadelphia's own Bobby Hill is now experiencing another life-changing moment.
Abuse victims and their advocates said the law was a step forward, but not nearly enough.
A top Vatican cardinal issued a scathing rebuke Sunday of the ambassador who accused Pope Francis of covering up the sexual misconduct of a prominent American cardinal, saying his claims were a "blasphemous" political hit job.
The Vatican knew as early as 2000 that seminarians reported McCarrick pressured them to sleep with him.
In a speech Saturday, Pope Francis expressed "pain and shame" over the sexual abuse of children by catholic priests.
Pope Francis has acknowledged "with shame and repentance" the Catholic Church's failure to act over sexual abuse by clerics against minors going back decades, writing "we showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them."
The Holy Father didn't realize she had a debilitating brain tumor but the story made headlines and the tumor eventually disappeared.
The Vatican responded on Thursday to a Pennsylvania grand jury report that detailed decades of sexual abuses by priests and cover-ups by bishops, calling the accusations described in the report "criminal and morally reprehensible."
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Republican lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, their newly unveiled counterproposal to a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren were charged with the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, who was subjected to "evil" abuse for months, the Chester County DA said.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Kensington Avenue will be shut down from East Orleans Street to Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday as city workers clear an encampment of people in the neighborhood's main corridor.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Republican lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, their newly unveiled counterproposal to a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus.
Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and big Phillies fan, got the birthday party of the century in Chester County at the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City on Tuesday.
A group of ice skaters who practice at IceWorks Skating Club in Aston, Pennsylvania, earned fourth palace at a competition in Bordeaux, France, last month.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
North Wildwood's city council approved a new teen curfew and a ban on large tents along the beach for the 2024 summer season during a Tuesday morning council meeting.
Video shows people breaking into the Queen May jewelry store on the Washington Street Mall in Cape May, New Jersey, getting away with Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel handbags.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a teen driver whose car ran off the road in Wilmington, Delaware.
Police in Dover, Delaware, said two men were arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Camay Mitchell De Silva on Delaware State University's campus in April.
Philadelphia will see (but not very far) a foggy start to the week Monday. Kate Bilo tracks when the fog clears out and when Philly gets more rain.
A whale washed up along the beach in Delaware near the Indian River Inlet on Sunday, the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute said.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A first-of-its-kind genetic treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is restoring and improving vision.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
A group of ice skaters who practice at IceWorks Skating Club in Aston, Pennsylvania, earned fourth palace at a competition in Bordeaux, France, last month.
Members of the NAACP Philly branch said the proposed arena by the 76ers would benefit members of the Black community in the city, especially when it comes to jobs.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson has a plan for Cristopher Sanchez and Spencer Turnbull before Tuesday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he wouldn't reveal any specific details.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
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ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
A massive stretch of I-95 in Philadelphia will temporarily close on Wednesday afternoon before and after the Phillies' game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens partnered with the Eagles Autism Foundation to unveil his Jurgy beef jerky Tuesday in South Philly.
A team of professional public art conservators is cleaning and waxing the iconic Rocky statue near the Philadelphia Museum of Art this week.
Kensington has been plagued by an opioid crisis for years and recently drugs like xylazine have been sweeping the city's streets.
The Philadelphia region can expect morning showers and then sunny and warm conditions Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.