Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh to hold special mass in memory of former Pope Benedict XVI
The former pope died on Saturday at age 95.
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The former pope died on Saturday at age 95.
Three new parishes will be created.
The medical examiner determined the death of Paul Spisak was an accident.
While tonight might have been the final chapter or just a page turn, parishioners were emotional on what could have been the last mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Bloomfield. KDKA's Shelley Bortz has more.
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Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
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Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
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Just over a week after a deadly crash on Pittsburgh's Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members gathered together Friday to remember one of the victims. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
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