Trenton Bishop Weighs In On Elevation Of Two Former Popes Into Sainthood
Bishop David O' Connell of the Diocese of Trenton says Popes John Paul II and John the XXIII both helped to renew the strength of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Bishop David O' Connell of the Diocese of Trenton says Popes John Paul II and John the XXIII both helped to renew the strength of the Roman Catholic Church.
Devout parishioners arrived at St. Aldalbert Roman Catholic Church in Port Richmond for mass as usual, but this was no ordinary Sunday.
St. Joseph's University theology professor Bill Madges says the contributions of the two men extended directly to the world stage.
50 people are part of a special pilgrimage traveling to the Vatican to take part in the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII next Sunday.
Chris celebrates Wawa's 50th anniversary and discusses a man arrested for jogging naked on the Main Line. He talks to former Wawa CEO Howard Stoeckel and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
Some 150 business and community leaders were invited to breakfast Tuesday at the Union League by Philadelphia's papal pitch team -- and they were asked to step up and do their part for a possible September 2015 visit by Pope Francis to the city.
Pope Francis has reached out to the victims of sex abuse at the hands of Catholic priests, but a group that works on behalf of the victims is not impressed.
Speaking to reporters at City Hall upon his return, Mayor Nutter said he has no doubt that the trip he made to Rome with Archbishop Chaput and Gov. Corbett sent a clear message of their desire that the pope visit the region next year.
The private discussion, over a wooden desk in the papal library, scheduled for a half hour stretched to 52 minutes.
Follow CBS 3's Pat Ciarrocchi as she travels with the Philadelphia delegation and reports from Rome, Italy!
Although a private meeting with Pope Francis was canceled, a delegation from Pennsylvania had the chance to speak with the Pontiff in Rome Wednesday morning.
"We got a lot of very good smiles from him," Corbett said afterward. "His English is much better, probably, than my Spanish. But he likes Philadelphia. He smiled about Philadelphia."
The planning for next year's World Meeting of Families continues at the Vatican.
Chris analyzes media coverage of the conclusion to the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight, the role of lobbyists giving gifts to politicians, and President Obama's omission from a list of great world leaders. He also talks to CBS 3's Pat Ciarrocchi who is covering Philadelphia's delegation to Rome, hoping to get Pope Francis to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput, Governor Tom Corbett and Mayor Michael Nutter are at the Vatican to discuss plans for next year's World Meeting of Families right here in Philadelphia.
Chris gives his take on the Corbett Administration's response to Kathleen Kane, District Attorney Seth Williams' Daily News editorial, and Michael Nutter's appearance on Meet the Press. He talks to Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup.
Amid talk of a Pope visit and discussion of whether Philadelphia should host a political convention again, City Council plans a hearing on whether the city and region are up to the task of hosting such mega-events.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a Jesuit who had been ready to retire as Archbishop of Buenos Aires in Argentina, was chosen and some say transformed.
Chris discusses the latest revelations from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Dottie Sandusky's appearance on the Today Show, and a sex tape with Johnny Carson. He talks to Jay Paterno about his run for Lt. Governor, Ashley McGuire from the Catholic Association, and Leo Knepper from the Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as leader of the world's Roman Catholics.
Archbishop Charles Chaput is traveling with Gov. Corbett and Mayor Nutter for what he calls a factfinding mission and a bid to make a personal pitch to the pope.
Sources tell KYW Newsradio, it's also possible the contingent could meet privately with the pope.
Philadelphia's only Jesuit elementary school has put out the welcome mat for the Pope, if he visits for the World Meeting of Families - a big Catholic event - to be held in Philadelphia in September, 2015.
The World Meeting of Families 2015 will take place in late September, and this will be the first time that the event is hosted on U.S. soil.
Pope Francis has decided to end the practice of naming priests working in the trenches - monsignors.
Shelton Mercer III has launched the Mercer 250 Outcomes & Innovation Fund with a $250,000 investment.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
Philadelphia police say a man whose car was struck by fireworks opened fire, hitting three people.
High temperatures Tuesday will reach a more manageable 92 degrees, but Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the dangerously hot days.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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.
The best-selling book and beloved movie "The Notebook" is coming to the stage at the Academy of Music. Stars Chloë Cheers and Kyle Mangold joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the production and how it can resonate with audiences.
Members of Unite Here Local 274 rallied in Philadelphia and marched to one Center City hotel that does not have a contract, the Hilton Garden Inn near the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
A potentially record-breaking heat wave is set to begin Tuesday in Philadelphia, and by the end of the week, high temperatures will soar into the triple digits. With feels-like temperatures closer to 105-110 degrees, organizers for the city's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to their plans.
Temperatures aren't too bad on Tuesday, but highs will get into the 90s before we have dangerous heat indices feeling like 105 or higher later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, including the Reading Railroad — one of the most important railroads in the country. Photojournalist Bill Seiders has more on the role railroads played in building our nation.