Pittsburgh-area religious leaders, parishes react to the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88.
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Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88.
As the Roman Catholic faithful in Pittsburgh mourn Pope Francis, many are remembering the pontiff's visit to the United States in 2015.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.
Doctors are tweaking their treatment of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, as he battles a respiratory tract infection.
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Carlo Acutis died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15. The Catholic Church has attributed two miracles to him, which means he can be elevated to sainthood.
Pope Francis traveled to the lagoon city to visit the Holy See's pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show and meet with the people who created it.
The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Francis, who will turn 87 next month, confirmed the lung inflammation but said he'd still travel to Dubai later this week to address a climate change conference.
It is rare for the pope to remove a bishop from office. The Vatican said it asked Strickland to resign Thursday, but he declined, prompting Francis to remove him from office two days later.
Saint Jude's arm is coming to two Pittsburgh-area churches as part of a tour across the United States.
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Francis has previously quipped it was an "honor" to be attacked by Americans.
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
Just days after the Virgin Mary statue was stolen from Williams' yard, the community showed up for him.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
The Vatican says the pontiff, 86, "rested well" and even "resumed work," as the faithful held a vigil for him outside a Rome hospital for the second time since 2021.
Authorities have not said whether the bishop was targeted or if his religion was a factor in the killing.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
For a ministry in the Forest Hills area, this interview drives home what it has been preaching: welcome all sisters and brothers.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The former pope died on Saturday at age 95.
The second-largest domestic violence program in the country is right here in Pittsburgh, and its work has helped thousands.
A car ended up on its roof, three people were taken to the hospital, and a driver is in custody after an early morning crash on Verona Road.
The temperatures will slightly tick up on Sunday, but it won't last long.
A person had to be taken to the hospital after firefighters rescued them from a house fire in Level Green.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Ravens today is set for 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
The second-largest domestic violence program in the country is right here in Pittsburgh, and its work has helped thousands.
A car ended up on its roof, three people were taken to the hospital, and a driver is in custody after an early morning crash on Verona Road.
The temperatures will slightly tick up on Sunday, but it won't last long.
A person had to be taken to the hospital after firefighters rescued them from a house fire in Level Green.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Ravens today is set for 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
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To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
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Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Ravens today is set for 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to fire head coach Mike Tomlin before the end of the 2025 season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
The Penn State Nittany Lions will head to Yankee Stadium to play in the 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, according to multiple reports.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
The Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh was one of the first domestic violence programs in the country, and it's the second-largest in Pennsylvania. Through the years, it has helped thousands escape abuse and recovery. Megan Shinn shares their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Three people had to be taken to the hospital, and one person was arrested after an early morning crash on Verona Road.
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Pittsburgh-area mayors and U.S. Steel on Saturday night honored the 15-year-old boy who ran into a North Braddock burning home to rescue an elderly neighbor. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Crews were dispatched to a house fire along Murrysville Road near Level Green, Westmoreland County, where authorities say a person was trapped inside the home before firefighters were able to rescue them.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
