Pope Francis says homosexuality "is not a crime," but gay sex is "a sin"
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
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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.
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.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
Thousands of people gathered to watch the world's largest operating steam locomotive chug through Pennsylvania for the first time as part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing northeastern bulrush from the endangered species list, saying the rare plant found across the northeast, including in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, is making a comeback.
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a fence in Wilkinsburg.
Elizabeth Township teens are accused of damaging property, including smashing a windshield after throwing things from a moving car.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
Thousands of people gathered to watch the world's largest operating steam locomotive chug through Pennsylvania for the first time as part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing northeastern bulrush from the endangered species list, saying the rare plant found across the northeast, including in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, is making a comeback.
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a fence in Wilkinsburg.
Elizabeth Township teens are accused of damaging property, including smashing a windshield after throwing things from a moving car.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Daisy Jade gets the inside scoop from Washington County Tourism at one of the area's most unique summer sports that require both elegance and saddles.
The top pizzerias in the city are coming together for PizzaFest this weekend at the Hazelwood Brew House.
The Priory Hotel's Monks Bar has a rich history, and while it may be small, it packs a punch. Daisy Jade gets an inside look at this hidden gem!
Whatcha Think Wednesdays: We want to know, do you keep nostalgic mementos, and how do you decide which ones?
Five lucky brides-to-be are about to cross one thing off their wedding planning checklist: a wedding experience with Randy Fenoli from “Say Yes to the Dress.”
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Neal Shipley earned low amateur honors at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst in 2024 and will now be teeing it up at Shinnecock Hills as a professional later this month.
Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
Mikey Hood introduces us to today's waiting child, Tyler, who we met at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh because of his love of animals.
Daisy Jade gets the inside scoop from Washington County Tourism at one of the area's most unique summer sports that require both elegance and saddles.
The top pizzerias in the city are coming together for PizzaFest this weekend at the Hazelwood Brew House.
The Priory Hotel's Monks Bar has a rich history, and while it may be small, it packs a punch. Daisy Jade gets an inside look at this hidden gem!
Whatcha Think Wednesdays: We want to know, do you keep nostalgic mementos, and how do you decide which ones?
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.
