Villanova University alumnus Pope Leo XIV elected as first American pontiff
Pope Leo XIV is the first pope born in the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff.
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Pope Leo XIV is the first pope born in the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff.
The cardinal electors of the Catholic Church elected an American on Thursday to serve as the new pope.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Villanova University graduate, has been chosen as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and the first pope born in the United States. Prevost chose Leo XIV as his papal name. CBS News Philadelphia has live reaction from around the region.
Officers and detectives responded to Hillside Circle for a stabbing in Villanova. They said one person was stabbed and one person is now in custody. Officers were spotted using a K-9 to recover evidence in a nearby wooded area.
A person has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing someone in Villanova Thursday afternoon, police said.
NCAA athletes weren't allowed to make NIL money until July 2021. Now, ex-Villanova star Kris Jenkins is suing the NCAA and six conferences for money he could have made after the 2016 championship.
Villanova students were excited about the Willard hire, saying it could be exactly what the program needed.
Just days after the University of Maryland lost to Florida in the NCAA tournament, Villanova University announced Terrapins' head coach Kevin Willard is set to lead the school's men's basketball team.
The Philadelphia men's college hoops scene is in a sad state.
Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run in which he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright but failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
It was an inside look at life at Villanova University. The women’s basketball team gave a guided tour of their locker room and other campus locations for Radnor Middle School students.
College students throughout the country start going on spring break as soon as tomorrow. For many, that means warm weather destinations with lots of sun and partying. But for a group of students at Villanova, this spring break will be focused on service and learning. Siafa Lewis reports.
Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John's 73-71, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.
Still not sure where to watch the Super Bowl? We've got you covered. Whether you're looking for a rowdy watch party, a family-friendly event there's plenty of options to enjoy your weekend in Philadelphia.
Maddy Siegrist plays for the Dallas Wings, but she's also taken on a new role at Villanova to learn about coaching.
For Big 5 at 5 this week, reporter Pat Gallen caught up with former Villanova star Maddy Siegrist about what she's up to now as a player with the Dallas Wings and part of the Wildcats basketball coaching staff.
Villanova forward Eric Dixon is the nation's leading scorer in men's college hoops and he's working to become one of the program's all-time greats.
Villanova basketball coach Kyle Neptune says that "without a doubt," Eric Dixon is an NBA player.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
Some children with serious illnesses are finding hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams. Stephanie Stahl reports about a Villanova connection. The organization, Team IMPACT, creates new relationships that help sick children build strength and resilience.
Sources say Mirvan Dinler of Trappe, Pennsylvania is charged with rape and other criminal counts three weeks after an alleged assault.
Sources say an Uber driver was arrested and charged Friday morning in the alleged rape of a Villanova University student that happened three weeks ago inside a campus dorm.
Patrols have increased at Villanova since a student reported being raped by an Uber driver on campus, but police have offered no updates.
Police at Villanova University are investigating after they said an Uber driver raped a student in a campus residence hall.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Gloucester County, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a breezy Tuesday night.
The city says snow removal has been going on since last week's storm, but it really ramped up Tuesday.
The New Jersey Department of Health said the state has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets.
A Philadelphia foster mom has been charged with murder after Sy'vir Hill, a toddler in her care, drowned in a bathtub last year and died. An attorney for the woman told CBS News Philadelphia in part, she “is devastated by the tragic, accidental death of Sy’vir Hill. Nonetheless, she has not committed a crime.”