Local Vatican Watcher Says Latest Class Of Appointed Cardinals Sends A Message
A veteran Vatican watcher based in our area says people shouldn't be surprised by the 20 men Pope Francis picked over the weekend to be elevated next month.
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A veteran Vatican watcher based in our area says people shouldn't be surprised by the 20 men Pope Francis picked over the weekend to be elevated next month.
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.
The former leader of Philadelphia's Catholics has been removed from a key Vatican panel, as part of a larger shakeup.
Time magazine has announced its choice of Pope Francis as its "Person of the Year."
Pope Francis is creating a special commission to address the ongoing sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the protection of children and putting a priority on reaching out to the victims.
Pope Francis released what some are calling "road map for the future of the catholic church" earlier this week in Rome.
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz and Cardinal Daniel DiNardo were chosen Tuesday to lead the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops.
Philadelphia-based papal expert Rocco Palmo says Pope Francis did World Youth Day his way, spreading a message of outreach to those who believe they've been left behind.
The first pre-conclave meeting to elect a new pope is scheduled for Monday morning as the Cardinals gather in Rome.
Philadelphia-based Catholic journalist Rocco Palmo writes about the Vatican and church politics and says Pope Benedict's resignation was a stunning and historic announcement.
Bishop Joseph Galante is stepping down due to health issues.
Pope Benedict XVI is planning to come to Philadelphia in 2015 for a world families conference.
Following a private viewing at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Archbishop Charles Chaput will receive Bevilacqua's body at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 5:30.
"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."
Chris analyzes the results of last night's Florida Primary, discusses the death of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua and talks to Nathan Kleinman, an Occupy Protester attempting to challenge Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz in the Demcratic Primary.
The funeral for Delaware County native Cardinal John Patrick Foley, who died Sunday, is expected to draw high-profile clerics from across the globe to Philadelphia.
A leading Catholic journalist based in Philadelphia is leading a forum this week at the Vatican -- on the topic of social media.
The Catholic church is steeped in religious traditions which date back centuries. But the message of the church is getting a modern boost with social media.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
First responders gathered for a picture-perfect night of golf at the Waynesboro Country Club to help share a message of care for those who sacrifice on the front lines.
A former member of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration plans to run against her former boss next year.
Northeast Catholic High School alumni gathered Tuesday for a class picture to celebrate the 100th anniversary of opening its doors.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
The teen gatherings at Philadelphia City Hall ended in arrests, and nearly two dozen citations for disorderly conduct were issued.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation, court records say.
First responders gathered for a picture-perfect night of golf at the Waynesboro Country Club to help share a message of care for those who sacrifice on the front lines.
The Sixers and Flyers on Tuesday dropped renderings showing what their new arena will look like.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
First responders gathered for a picture-perfect night of golf at the Waynesboro Country Club to help share a message of care for those who sacrifice on the front lines.
A former member of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration plans to run against her former boss next year.
Northeast Catholic High School alumni gathered Tuesday for a class picture to celebrate the 100th anniversary of opening its doors.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Jersey Shore towns are working to draw families back down on weekends with a number of major events during the shoulder season.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Sixers and Flyers on Tuesday dropped renderings showing what their new arena will look like.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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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 event was hosted by the nonprofit Root to Branch.
Crowds didn't form around City Hall Tuesday night after two nights of chaos on Labor Day weekend.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Northeast Catholic High School alumni gathered Tuesday for a class picture to celebrate the 100th anniversary of opening its doors. The school is now closed, but the spirit is still going strong. CBS News Philadelphia's Kerri Corrado reports.
The Sixers and Flyers released renderings Tuesday of their new arena, which is set to be completed by 2030.