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Pope Francis Calls For Temporary Change In Catholic Abortion Policy
In Boston, parish priests are already allowed to forgive women who undergo abortions.
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In Boston, parish priests are already allowed to forgive women who undergo abortions.
The Boston Archdiocese is giving parishioners in Scituate until Monday to leave St. Frances X. Cabrini church or face legal action.
The Archdiocese of Boston announced Sunday that it had put a North Reading pastor on leave after receiving an allegation of sex abuse.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley was "terrified" when the Vatican sent him to run the scandal-plagued Boston Archdiocese in 2003, he said in a "60 Minutes" segment that aired Sunday evening.
Sunday marks 10 years since parishioners at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini began holding vigil.
A Black Mass celebrating Satan is scheduled to take place at Harvard University on Monday evening. It has outraged the Catholic Church, but the group holding the event says it's educational.
Boston Cardinal O'Malley said Popes John Paul II and John XXIII, both about to be canonized, connected with people in a personal way. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports
Attorney General Martha Coakley is arguing that Massachusetts' anti-discrimination law should apply in the case of a married gay couple who sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester for allegedly refusing to sell them a Northbridge mansion because church officials were concerned they would host gay weddings.
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The leader of one of the nation's top clergy treatment centers resigned Monday over allegations involving an inappropriate adult relationship and misuse of church funds in New Hampshire, where he previously served in numerous leadership positions with the Diocese of Manchester.
The Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday released the list of its first 12 "collaboratives," which include 28 parishes covering a geographic spread, from Weymouth to Billerica.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley spoke with WBZ in an exclusive one-on-one interview, his first on broadcast TV in years.
Cardinal Sean O'Malley spoke with WBZ in an exclusive one-on-one interview, his first on broadcast TV in years.
It is time to end the tax exempt status of religious organizations that advocated for a partisan candidate.
Question Two would allow a terminally ill patient to request medication from a doctor to end his or her life.
A gay couple has sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester for allegedly refusing to sell them a Northbridge mansion because church officials were concerned they would host gay weddings at the site.
do the people forget the Chicago mayor used to work for a guy who vehemently opposed gay marriage? True....his name was Barack Obama. Yes I know, that guy did a flip-flop on the issue when an election dictated it but he used to be against gay marriage. And third.....let's try to think of another organization that might be looking for space in Boston or Chicago that opposes gay marriage; How 'bout the Catholic church?
A gay couple says the Diocese of Worcester will not sell them a historic home because "of the potentiality of gay marriages there."
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Cardinal Sean O'Malley is continuing to push to resolve a dispute between the Obama administration and the Catholic church about covering contraception in health care plans.
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It wasn't all cheering on Rick Santorum's first full day back in New Hampshire. He took exception when asked about his views on the church sex abuse scandal.
There are some changes in the Catholic Church Eulogy
Dozens of nurses and staff walked out of Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer on Saturday morning for the last time.
If the winner opts for a cash prize, they will take home $336.1 million.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox rebounded after squandering a four-run lead and beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Friday night.
Bankrupt Steward Health Care said it did not find qualified bidders for the two facilities, forcing the hospital closures.
The dynasty continues in Watertown, Massachusetts, where it's been championship after championship for the high school's undefeated field hockey team.
Former Boston College hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed in a crash while riding bikes in New Jersey.
The arrest of a former Stoughton police officer on allegations he killed a pregnant woman has again tightened the microscope on Norfolk County.
Trent Weston allegedly killed his wife and son before police shot him to death on the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge.
A 14-year-old boy was killed, and two others were injured in a crash on North Main Street in Yarmouth Friday afternoon.
A public library branch in Somerville, Massachusetts is modifying their hours after a string of violence targeting staff and patrons and concerns about their safety.
Massachusetts publishes a map showing where EEE risk levels are the highest.
Many are wondering what they can to do protect themselves from EEE and why there's no widely available vaccine for humans.
A parasitic worm could help skin wounds heal faster and better, researchers say.
Controlling blood sugars could become even easier for people with type 1 diabetes.
Massachusetts will begin spraying for mosquitos in two counties as risk for EEE - Plymouth and Worcester.
Weeks of I-Team investigations into the crisis at Blupoint Healthcare's three nursing homes in Massachusetts led to protesting workers finally getting paid.
Drivers who depend on their licenses to work, were suddenly notified that violations from decades ago now disqualify them from holding a CDL.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Instead of changing the subject, former President Donald Trump has made support for the rioters a part of his campaign.
Donald Trump was threatening to pull out of the debate against Kamala Harris in a dispute over the rules.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined WBZ-TV for a one-on-one interview.
Jon Keller says the rest of this campaign will be about offense and which candidate can scare voters about their opponent.
We know that a Black man can be elected president., but does a Black woman have an equal opportunity?
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.
Powdr Corp. is selling Killington in Vermont as well as nearby Pico Mountain to Phill Gross and Michael Ferri.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox rebounded after squandering a four-run lead and beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Friday night.
The dynasty continues in Watertown, Massachusetts, where it's been championship after championship for the high school's undefeated field hockey team.
Jerry York and Greg Brown coached the Gaudreau brothers at Boston College, and remember the two as unique talents on the ice and incredible people off it.
Drake Maye will be celebrating on his Friday off-day, as the future face of the Patriots turns 22 years old.
Need some advice ahead of your Fantasy Football draft? Dave Richard of CBS Sports passes along tips and sleepers ahead of the 2024 season.
A battle over who gets to keep a pricey Tiffany engagement ring has made it to the highest court in Massachusetts.
A Massachusetts man whose wife has inspired his lottery picks for decades finally hit the jackpot.
A wildlife biologist says the new sighting of a Canada lynx in Vermont is "especially exciting."
The Old South Diner in Nantucket is on a lucky streak after selling a third million-dollar scratch ticket winner.
The iconic "Pink House" that sits on the marsh off the Plum Island Turnpike will be demolished.