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.
A Catholic priest's attorney says he intends to plead guilty to federal child sex charges.
Archbishop Wilton Gregory is now the first African-American to hold the position of cardinal.
In a shift from Vatican stance, Pope Francis is now calling for a civil union law to protect same-sex couples.
Parishioners at Prince of Peace and St. Mary of the Mount Parish held their annual Cholera Day Mass.
In less than two weeks, public Mass will resume at 78 churches in the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg.
The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese plans to reopen churches for Mass on June 1.
Leaders in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg Catholic Dioceses say they are planning to reopen some churches in the area now that much of Southwestern Pennsylvania is moving to the state's "Yellow" phase.
Cases have been filed for three men who accuse Pittsburgh-area Catholic priests for sexually abusing them.
When Pa. overhauled its child sexual abuse laws, absent from the bill-signing were some who had worked hardest to see the changes pass.
A letter mailed out to parishioners in a Catholic church is raising some eyebrows.
Michael Smith says he was 11 or 12 and a ward of the state when he was staying at Holy Family Institute.
One year ago, with victims of child abuse by priests standing behind him, Attorney General Josh Shapiro revealed a grand jury report that stunned the nation.
Victims of child sex abuse by Catholic priests may finally have their day in court.
U.S. Catholic bishops have convened a high-stakes national meeting under pressure to defuse the ever-widening clergy sex-abuse crisis that has weakened the church.
Pope Francis is making a change to the Lord's Prayer.
Bishop Thomas Tobin, a Pittsburgh native, is facing backlash on Twitter after he tells Catholics that they should not support or attend LGBTQ Pride Month events.
A Roman Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $2 million to a man who was sexually abused as a child by a priest who made him say confession after the assaults.
A group of parishioners is demanding reforms in the Catholic Church.
A Roman Catholic priest who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two boys and making one of them say confession after the assaults has been sentenced to 2.5-14 years in prison.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown says the clergy abuse scandal has cost it $21.5 million since 1999.
As U.S. Catholic bishops gather for their national assembly, the clergy sex abuse crisis dominates their agenda amid calls from critics that church leaders finally bring about meaningful reforms to root out misbehaving priests.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
A business owner in Pittsburgh said six of his workers were detained by immigration enforcement agents during a raid on Tuesday.
May 5 is Pennsylvania State Trooper Memorial Day.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
A business owner in Pittsburgh said six of his workers were detained by immigration enforcement agents during a raid on Tuesday.
May 5 is Pennsylvania State Trooper Memorial Day.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Shelley Hoare from Gifted Hands Gift Shop shares some thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas that mom will actually use, love, and brag about.
Mother's Day is about more than finding the perfect gift. But sometimes, the right gift can say everything you've been meaning to say all along. Steve from Neubauer's Flowers and Market House shares beautiful Mother's Day boutiques, which can offer something for everyone.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Local comedian Aaron Kleiber returns to PTL to put David and Heather through the wringer with a preview of the upcoming event, Game Night at the Carnegie.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Daisy is getting a hands-on lesson in the beautiful tradition of the lei poʻo at Phipps Conservatory.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh's three major league sports teams are teaming up to help fight food insecurity.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Carmen Mlodzinski had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Pittsburgh tied the MLB record for consecutive walks in an inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy. After the locations in Hempfield, Cranberry and at the Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer closed, people reached out to KDKA asking what to do with their unused gift cards.
May 5 is Pennsylvania State Trooper Memorial Day. On Tuesday, Troop A in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, took time to remember some of their members who gave their lives in the line of duty. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
With food insecurity rising, UPMC is helping the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank feed the community.
Within the past week, at least seven zoos throughout the U.S. have received swatting calls about bomb threats and active shooters, prompting evacuations and closures. While the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium hasn't received any threats, the director of guest services tells Barry Pintar that safety is always a top priority.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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.
