Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
The marriage equality and religious freedom bill is one of several bills lawmakers are voting on at the end of Congress' session.
A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
Edith Windsor, a Philadelphia native and gay rights activist whose lawsuit clear the way for same-sex marriage, passed away on Tuesday, but her legacy will live on for years to come.
A new study has recorded a hopeful correlation between rates of teen suicide attempts and the prevalence of same-sex marriage.
A number of same-sex couples joined by civil unions are having trouble getting un-joined.
Turmoil for the Mormon Church as new rules have some members questioning their faith. "It's really heartbreaking," Holly King Bennett tells Eyewitness News.
A candidate for Register of Wills in Montgomery County says if elected, her conscience would keep her from signing off on marriage certificates for same-sex couples.
A Kentucky clerk who went to jail for defying a federal court's orders to issue same-sex marriage licenses says she met briefly with the pope during his historic visit to the United States and he told her to stay strong.
Chris covered the contempt of court charge that sent a Kentucky county clerk to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, the new ticket requirements for Papal events, Vice-President Joe Biden's defense of the Iranian nuclear deal. He talked with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about Donald Trump's promises of protectionism at 7:00, Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke at 8:00, and ABC World News Tonight Anchor, David Muir, about his trip to the Vatican at 8:20.
Rich discussed Donald Trump signing the pledge to run for the GOP, mothers pulling guns out on children and discrimination against wine drinkers. He also discussed the Kentucky clerk being ordered to jail, Taylor Swift's video receives criticism and Arby's issues an apology. Rich spoke with Former Philadelphia Eagle and 94.1 WIP Midday Host Ike Reese about deflategate.
Rich discussed whether Black Lives Matter should be labeled as a hate group, a NJ man cited for killing a seagull and new details surrounding the Pope's visit. He also discussed Kim Davis refusing marriage licenses, John Kerry speaking about the Iran deal and old collectible items. Rich spoke with Alex Griswold about Carly Fiorina's participation in the debate at 3:30pm. He also spoke with Randy Miller about a murder against Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka. Lastly, Rich discussed Kim Davis decision not to issue marriage licenses with Washington Post contributor Jonathan Adler.
As Archbishop Charles Chaput weighs in on the firing of a gay Catholic school teacher on the Main Line, the leadership of the school is releasing a statement backing the decision, and saying it will not be reversed or modified.
A Philadelphia attorney has opened what he says is the first LGBTQ divorce firm.
Leaders in Philadelphia's community rallied in Love Park Wednesday to celebrate the Supreme Court victory on marriage equality and to market the launch of a renewed effort for full equality.
Equality New Jersey's Andrea Bowen says this was an amazing win, but the battle is far from over.
Across the country, people are celebrating the Supreme Court decision to uphold and legalize Gay marriage across the country, including right here in Philadelphia.
Damian Tracy works at CBS 3. He's a friend, and a colleague, and at home, he's a dad.
That's because the first major U.S. protest for LGBT equality took place in front of Independence Hall back in 1965.
Following today's historic ruling by the Supreme Court legalizing same sex marriage nationwide, Archbishop Charles Chaput released a statement.
Facebook added a new feature called "Let's Celebrate Pride," which will automatically put a rainbow-striped tint over your profile picture.
Rich discussed the Supreme Court's decision regarding gay marriage Obamacare, Ryne Sandberg's resignation, the New York prisoner escapees and much more. Rich spoke with Writer Charles CW Cooke at 3pm about gay marriage. He also spoke with Dr. Mazz during the Ask the Doctor segment at 4pm. Glen Macnow joined Rich to discuss Ryne Sandberg's resignation at 4:50pm. Professor Ilya Somin weighed in on the Supreme Court's ruling about gay marriage.
Today, Kenney recalled that during the 1990's, when there was widespread and staunch opposition to his efforts for "domestic partnerships" legislation, he never could have imagined this moment.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
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From meal kits to monthly makeup subscriptions, give Mom a last-minute virtual gift that can be delivered online.
A community in Willmington is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
A community in Willmington is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
As a widespread display of the Northern Lights will hover in the Philadelphia area over the next two days, we could see it if the weather cooperates.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
She was one of the first female senior rabbis in the region. The Beth David Reform synagogue in Gladwyne is honoring Rabbi Beth Kalisch.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
May Brill will turn 100 next week and for decades, she's been an advocate for veterans. Residents in the community came together Friday in celebration of the WWII veteran from Cherry Hill.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
Cold rain and wind marked day one of the competition, but the less-than-ideal weather didn't dampen the excitement around the tradition.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
A community in Willmington is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday.
Temperatures will remain in the 50s with rain around all day Friday, but sunshine returns Saturday before more rain for Mother's Day
Thursday starts off cloudy and in the 60s before rain rolls in tonight, cooling us down for a damp, chilly Friday.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered showers that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A Delaware County woman finally has what doctors call a miracle baby. This coming Mother's Day is extra special with a journey that spanned nine years.
Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
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.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Dave Shaw's fandom began with a Chase Utley home run in 2012. Twelve years later, Shaw is helping grow baseball in the United Kingdom with "UK Phillies."
The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the most important offseason of the Joel Embiid era, and Daryl Morey is armed with cap space to get a third star to make a run for an NBA title.
The 85th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is happening in South Jersey this weekend, and for the first time, a woman is at the helm.
Cavan Sullivan, 14, is the youngest player in Philadelphia Union history to be added to the first-team roster. He's also the fifth-youngest signing in Major League Soccer history.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
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At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
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.
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The weekend currently looks like another cool one with some sun Saturday and more clouds and showers for Mother's Day on Sunday. Bill Kelly reports.
Delaware County Council voted to terminate the Director of Emergency Services, Tim Boyce, on Friday. The council said the decision was based on information from multiple sources regarding unacceptable behavior in the workplace.
The Riverbend Environmental Education Center celebrated its 50th anniversary. CBS Philadelphia anchor Jessica Kartalija emceed the event.
A community is remembering the life of a 10-year-old boy on Friday. He was killed after being hit by a car while walking home from school on Monday in Wilmington. At this time, the 17-year-old driver has not been charged as police continue their investigation. Siafa Lewis talked with loved ones at the vigil.