Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
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.
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he had abdominal surgery nine days earlier to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring.
Pope Francis is going the hospital for surgery on his intestine, two years after he had 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine.
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.
A Vatican spokesman said the pope does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
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 German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
It's a yearly debate: a real tree or a fake one?
It will be the first time he visits Rome as a new Bishop.
The Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel are just a few reasons why you should visit Rome this year.
Here's a look at five of the best international destinations for the holidays.
Bishop David Zubik is among several local Catholics who made the trip to the Vatican, while thousands celebrated here.
White smoke signifying the election of a new pope began billowing out of the Sistene Chapel's chimney just after 7 p.m. local time.
Black smoke again billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, meaning that Catholic cardinals hadn't elected a pope on their second or third rounds of balloting.
Cardinals attend the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave on March 12, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI's successor is being chosen by the College of Cardinals in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors, meeting in strict secrecy, will need to reach a two-thirds-plus-one vote majority to elect the 266th Pontiff.
It is the first day Cardinals of the Catholic Church can elect a new pope. While a pope could be elected on the first ballot, most believe that is highly unlikely.
Pope Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of great difficulty. He also thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire.
This year will be the park's 147th season.
Earl Jones, Jr. and Judith Lewis are facing charges related to the alleged thefts.
Earlier this year, Aliquippa was told they would be bumped up to Class 5A.
Malkin has scored 20 goals for the 15th time in his career.
The shooting happened along Knox Avenue on Thursday night.
This year will be the park's 147th season.
Earl Jones, Jr. and Judith Lewis are facing charges related to the alleged thefts.
Earlier this year, Aliquippa was told they would be bumped up to Class 5A.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts has passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives.
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1030 by a vote of 130-71 on Tuesday.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving a commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, and the FDA's recent actions to make it more accessible.
Earlier this year, Grande Jr. Pizza Express was ranked #1 in the 2024 Best Pizza in Pittsburgh contest hosted by 100.7 Star.
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The online auction includes jewelry, currency and other items left in the Pennsylvania Treasury's vault for more than three years.
It's a very unwelcoming situation since many people have spring plans to hit the road soon.
Before the pandemic, an obsession with lavish weddings came to a head, but lately, that's going away.
We are now in the "Onion 8" in our Pittsburgh Pierogi Bracket and here are the winners moving on to the next round!
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Sean Collier is back with another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Kaite was with Stanley Steemer for PTL Spring Cleaning to unlock the secrets to squeaky-clean success!
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette senior food writer and dining critic, Hal B. Klein, was at the 40th International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas and is here to report back on how Pittsburgh did!
A brand new exhibit is flipping the script about the women who shaped Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Is the city of Pittsburgh headed into a fiscal disaster?
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Fitness trainer Jordan Rose joined us on the show to check in on our Talk Pittsburgh Fitness Challenge!
The Washington Post recently reported women are getting off of birth control as misinformation about the pill floods social media. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to talk about this on Wellness Wednesday.
Kathleen Nachazel and Jesse Townsend, with the UPMC Sports Medicine Department, were here to talk about how to avoid getting hurt and the important role athletic trainers play.
What is the risk of looking at the eclipse without proper eye protection?
Earlier this year, Aliquippa was told they would be bumped up to Class 5A.
Malkin has scored 20 goals for the 15th time in his career.
Jared Triolo hit a RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates' rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day.
Dru Joyce III will take over as Duquesne University men's basketball coach after Keith Dambrot's retirement.
This is the third year of the award and the Steelers will once again have a presence on the stage.
Spirit is adding nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Boston this summer.
Earlier this year, Grande Jr. Pizza Express was ranked #1 in the 2024 Best Pizza in Pittsburgh contest hosted by 100.7 Star.
The mall was once a center of shopping for the region and now it's starting to be torn down.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Traffic will be down to a single lane for most of the day outside of the morning and evening rush hours.
The tourism industry had an economic impact of $6.4 billion in 2023.
A new medical drama set in Pittsburgh will star Noah Wyle, known for his role on "ER."
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Get ready everyone because the ghost with the most is back in town.
Carnegie Music Hall is back open after it underwent its first major renovation in its nearly 130-year history.
Police say an elder and secretary stole nearly $10,000 and and numerous historic artifacts.
The shooting happened inside an apartment building along Knox Avenue.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Lottery fever has struck again!
The tourism industry in Pittsburgh had an economic impact of $6.4 billion in 2023.
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Denver Broncos.
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 16 for a Presidents Day weekend of fun and automobiles.
The Riverwalk along the North Shore is flooded and the 10th Street Bypass is expected to flood today.