KYW Flashback: Philadelphia Experienced Papal Visit Before
As Philadelphia prepares for the heralded visit of Pope Francis this fall, KYW recalls similar preparations 36 years ago.
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Local Professor Co-Creates Exhibit Focusing On Pope John Paul II And His Outreach To The Jewish Community
St. Joseph's University theology professor William Madges is among a handful of academics who conceived the exhibit, "A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People."
Vial Of Blood From Recently Canonized Saint Pope John Paul II On Display In Philadelphia
Father Dennis Gill, the director of the Office for Divine Worship in the archdiocese, says the relic will be on display the entire weekend inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on the Parkway.
Camden Community Celebrates Rise To Sainthood For Pope John Paul II
St. Joseph's in Camden has long been a center of the local polish Catholic community, it even houses a relic from John Paul II. And on Sunday, the pews were filled as his life and legacy were honored.
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.
Local Parishioners React To Canonization Of Pope John Paul II Into Sainthood
Devout parishioners arrived at St. Aldalbert Roman Catholic Church in Port Richmond for mass as usual, but this was no ordinary Sunday.
Pope John Paul II: The Saint That Walked With Philadelphia
Sunday, the Catholic world will witness the making of two saints. Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will rise to sainthood.
One Of Two Popes To Be Canonized Sunday Was Frequent Visitor To Philadelphia
Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyla, became good friends with Philadelphia's former Archbishop John Krol. Both were made cardinals at the same time in 1967.
Local Theologian Says 2 New Pope Saints Display Heroic Virtue
St. Joseph's University theology professor Bill Madges says the contributions of the two men extended directly to the world stage.
Pilgrims From Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Head To Rome For Canonization Of Two Former Popes
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.
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Sending Group To Rome To Share In Canonization Of 2 Saints
The Philadelphia Archdiocese will send a contingent of pilgrims to Rome at the end of next month to share in the canonization of two new saints, one of whom had visited Philadelphia just 35 years ago.
Church To Honor Local Cardinal Who Served Two Popes In The Vatican
Saint Charles Seminary in Lower Merion is recognizing the contributions of a beloved cleric from Philadelphia who served two Popes in the Vatican.
Local Historian Discusses Rarity Of Papal Resignations
In the scant history of papal resignations, this is the first one attributed to age and loss of vigor. KYW Newsradio spoke to a local historian about precedents for Pope Benedict XVI stepping down.
Pope's Announced Visit To Philadelphia Puts Wheels, And Mission, In Motion
The announcement that Philadelphia will host the Catholic Church's World Family Day in 2015 means a lot of preparations in the months and years ahead.
Pope Selects Philadelphia As 1st American City To Host International Conference
Pope Benedict XVI is planning to come to Philadelphia in 2015 for a world families conference.
Bevilacqua Leaves Complicated Legacy, Funeral Plans Announced
"I don't know if we're going to have objective answers to what his legacy is. That's something for historians. It's not something we can determine in the heat of the moment with trials yet to begin."
Cardinal John Patrick Foley, 76, Dies
Beloved Cardinal John Foley, who served two popes in the Vatican and provided the commentary for Christmas Midnight Mass at the Vatican for 25 years, passed away in his sleep at about 3 a.m. in Villa St. Joseph in Delaware County.
Cardinal Justin Rigali To Retire, Vatican Could Name Successor Tomorrow
Cardinal Justin Rigali came to Philadelphia from a posting in St. Louis in 2003. He was named the 12th bishop and eighth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Pope John Paul II, who also made him a cardinal.
Philadelphia-Based Blogger Hosting Vatican Forum On Social Media
A leading Catholic journalist based in Philadelphia is leading a forum this week at the Vatican -- on the topic of social media.
Catholics In Bucks County Celebrate The Beatification Of Pope John Paul II
The open, outstretched arms of John Paul II welcome pilgrims to this national shrine of Our Lady of Czestochwa; a statue as tall as his giant significance to the Catholic Church and especially to his homeland.
Pope John Paul II: The Journey To Sainthood
CBS sister stations CBS 3 and KYW Newsradio 1060 will team up to broadcast live coverage of the Mass of Beatification of Pope John Paul II on Sunday, May 1, 4 to 6 a.m. The Mass, which is being held in St. Peter's Square in Rome, will be celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI.
Cardinal Foley Reflects On Pope John Paul II Ahead Of Beatification
Cardinal Foley, a Philadelphia native, served in the Vatican's communication office until the pontiff's death in 2005.
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Philadelphia gun violence: at least 7 shot on violent Friday evening
In a matter of hours, nearly 10 people were shot. Three are fighting for their lives.
Police: Woman, Man shot in North Philadelphia
The shooting happened on the 2600 block of North Bouvier Street around 11:45 p.m.
Barricade situation in Kensington after man shoots weapon, Philadelphia police say
Police declared a barricade situation at 11:28 a.m. A SWAT team is on location.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Newark, Delaware State Police investigates
The injured man had been transported to Christiana Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.
BAYADA Regatta on Schuylkill River attracts people from around the globe
The athletes range from beginners to even Paralympians.
Watch: Dozens of teens ransack Jamaican restaurant in Germantown
As restaurants try to recover from the pandemic, a Jamaican restaurant in Philadelphia is facing another challenge after being ransacked.
COVID-19: Some cruise lines drop vaccination requirements
Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises will no longer require guests to apply for a vaccination exemption for most trips fewer than 16 days.
Man shot in head in East Germantown, Philadelphia police say
This morning, detectives are still searching for the shooter and weapon.
Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charge
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
Philadelphia Eagles fans have high hopes as Birds open preseason
"We're going to the Super Bowl," a man predicted.
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Philadelphia gun violence: at least 7 shot on violent Friday evening
In a matter of hours, nearly 10 people were shot. Three are fighting for their lives.
Police: Woman, Man shot in North Philadelphia
The shooting happened on the 2600 block of North Bouvier Street around 11:45 p.m.
Barricade situation in Kensington after man shoots weapon, Philadelphia police say
Police declared a barricade situation at 11:28 a.m. A SWAT team is on location.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Newark, Delaware State Police investigates
The injured man had been transported to Christiana Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.
BAYADA Regatta on Schuylkill River attracts people from around the globe
The athletes range from beginners to even Paralympians.
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Philadelphia gun violence: at least 7 shot on violent Friday evening
In a matter of hours, nearly 10 people were shot. Three are fighting for their lives.
Philadelphia Eagles fans have high hopes as Birds open preseason
"We're going to the Super Bowl," a man predicted.
Senate candidate John Fetterman 'grateful' as he returns to Pa. Senate race
The Democrat returned to the campaign trail more than 90 days after suffering a stroke.
Thieves using unmarked tow trucks to steal vehicles in Philadelphia
In each case, the thieves say the vehicle is on the 311 list and they frequently ask for money to stop the vehicle from being towed.
Overturned tractor-trailer stalls traffic on I-476 in Delaware County
All lanes are blocked between US 30 and West Chester Pike.
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Could take "couple days" to remove tanker responsible for foul odor in Gloucester County
The tanker began releasing the odor Wednesday afternoon at a truck stop off I-295 and Bentley Road.
CBS3 SummerFest: Avalon Brew Pub pouring up brews steps from beach
If you're looking for a unique spot to kick back and relax in Avalon, CBS3 has the scoop.
CBS3 SummerFest: Owner credits consistency as reason Uncle Bill's Pancake House is Jersey Shore staple
The original location started 60 years ago in Stone Harbor.
OSHA investigates deaths of Amazon workers in New Jersey
Three Amazon workers died within the past month and were employed at company facilities in New Jersey.
Chemical leak in Gloucester County contained, but officials say strong odor may linger
The good news is officials say the leak is contained, but the strong odor could linger for some time.
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Motorcyclist critically injured in Newark, Delaware State Police investigates
The injured man had been transported to Christiana Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.
Youth baseball team from Delaware is one win away from Little League World Series
The New Castle County Executive is hosting a watch party for the game at 3 p.m. on Friday at Stanley's Tavern in Wilmington.
16-year-old boy shot in Delaware, Wilmington police say
Police say he was transported to the hospital where he was placed in stable condition.
Lawsuit: 2 Wilmington residents claim city illegally towed, scrapped vehicles
Shaheed's car was eventually towed and after 30 days, scrapped, even though her appeal was still pending.
20 Delaware firefighters heading to California to help battle McKinney Fire
The team is hoping to lend a helping hand as wildfires scorch California.
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School District of Philadelphia reveals COVID-19 plans for upcoming academic year
The School District of Philadelphia revealed its COVID-19 plans for when students return to the classroom on Friday. Here's what you need to know.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Experimental Lyme disease vaccine being tested in hot spots Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Lyme disease cases have exploded recently with some blaming global warming that helps ticks thrive.
Emergency Use Authorization issued for monkeypox vaccine, stretching short supply
This is unfolding quickly as there are now almost 9,000 cases of monkeypox in less than three months.
New spider sleep study could help scientists better understand human sleep
New research recently released could help scientists better understand human sleep.
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Black and Mobile, 3 years after launch, continues to link up with more Black-owned restaurants
In the past three years, Black and Mobile say they've gotten some pushback from bigger food delivery services.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor announces changes to tipped worker compensation
The modernized regulations update how employers pay tipped workers and ensure that salaried employees with fluctuating schedules are appropriately compensated for overtime.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
JetBlue Agrees To Buy Spirit Airlines For $3.8B After Bidding War, Fares Could Surge
JetBlue Airways on Thursday announced it would purchase Spirit Airlines, a combination that would create America's fifth-largest airline.
U.S. Economy Shrank At Annual Rate Of 0.9% In The Second Quarter
The nation's gross domestic product, a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9%, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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Could take "couple days" to remove tanker responsible for foul odor in Gloucester County
The tanker began releasing the odor Wednesday afternoon at a truck stop off I-295 and Bentley Road.
Sen. Casey announces multimillion-dollar investment in Philadelphia street safety
"This is a huge investment for the City of Philadelphia, especially communities that have historically been left out of infrastructure investments," Senator Casey said.
Route 420 in Prospect Park reopens after tractor trailer crashed into bridge
Police tell Eyewitness News the truck driver will likely face citations.
NJDOT offering drivers money to simply drive around. Here's how it works.
You only need to have a valid driver's license and vehicle to be eligible.
2 workers rescued after aerial lift becomes stuck on Commodore Barry Bridge
About 60 to 70 feet in the air, the lift became disabled and would not go back down.
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BAYADA Regatta on Schuylkill River attracts people from around the globe
The athletes range from beginners to even Paralympians.
Philadelphia Eagles fans have high hopes as Birds open preseason
"We're going to the Super Bowl," a man predicted.
A pair of Eagles pass-rushing greats will be entering team's Hall of Fame in 2022
The two will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame on Nov. 27 before a game against the Packers.
Bryce Harper joins J.T. Realmuto to play for Team USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic
Harper will join Phillies teammate J.T. Realmuto on the U.S. roster.
WATCH: Former Eagles QB Carson Wentz hit with tough questions during 1-on-1 interview
Wentz was traded to the Washington Commanders by the Colts during the NFL offseason and will now face his former team twice this season.
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What to know for this weekend's Phish concert series in Atlantic City
With steamy conditions expected through the weekend, safety is going to be a top priority.
Dell music center delays Kem concert due to dangerous heat
The Dell cites concerns for the health and safety of concertgoers.
How To Get The Federal Donuts Sweatshirt Adam Sandler Wears In 'Hustle'
If you watched "Hustle" on Netflix, you noticed Adam Sandler is wearing a Federal Donuts sweatshirt during the movie. Here's how you can get it.
Philadelphia Rolls Out Red Carpet For Adam Sandler On Eve Of Netflix Movie 'Hustle' Release
"Hustle" debuts Wednesday on Netflix.
Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas And 'Field Of Dreams' Star, Dies At 67
Liotta was 67.
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Bristol-Based Organization Aims To Get Books In Hands Of Young Children
Ukee Washington reports.
Brotherly Love: Delaware County Church Becoming Hub In Fight Against Hunger, And It's More Than Just
Ukee Washington reports.
Nonprofit Provides Welcoming Space For African, Caribbean Immigrants And Refugees In Philly Region
Ukee Washington reports.
Philadelphia Nonprofit Legacy Of Hope Offering Help To Families Facing Cancer Diagnosis
Ukee Washington reports.
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Taste With Tori: Birdie's Kitchen
Vittoria Woodill reports.
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Taste With Tori: Earth - Bread + Brewery In Mount Airy
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Taste With Tori: Pretty Girls Cook
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Taste With Tori: Trolley Barn Public Market
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Polio found in NYC Wastewater, health officials urge people to get vaccinated
Health officials say hundreds of people may have Polio without even knowing it.
Some cruise lines drop vaccination requirements
Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises will no longer require guests to apply for a vaccination exemption for most trips fewer than 16 days.
BAYADA Regatta on Schuylkill River attracts people from around the globe
Marcella Baietto reports.
Man shot in head in East Germantown, Philadelphia police say
This morning, detectives are still searching for the shooter and weapon.
NEXT Weather: Cooler Next Week
Tammie Souza has the latest weather forecast.