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Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is never admissible and that the Catholic Church will work towards its abolition around the world, the Vatican formally announced Thursday.
Bishop Paul Bradley plans to have roughly 30 churches sharing pastors, starting in July. No churches will be closed or merged.
Sacrifice must be done out of authentic love, not to satisfy one's conscience, the pontiff tells the faithful at the start of Lent
Livonia police are searching for suspects.
A spokesman says the company follows the "ethical and religious directives" of the Catholic church.
"My first obligation is to know and love the people, and I will work very hard at that."
Experts don't know if it will all will come sliding and tumbling down.
A group representing gay Catholics is proceeding with plans to celebrate Mass on Sunday at Marygrove College in the face of appeals from a conservative group.
As much as $50,000 in cash and chalices is missing from St. Therese Catholic Church.
Now that Pope Francis the 1st has been announced to the world, local Catholics are hoping for compassionate leadership for the future.
The Catholic church has chosen a new pope.
A lawsuit against a priest and the Catholic church says they failed to protect a 14-year-old girl from sexual abuse by a 19-year-old man.
Now that Pope Benedict has left the Vatican the world's cardinals will get to work selecting a new Pontiff.
"The eight priests honored by Pope Benedict XVI have given the Church many years of faithful service in fulfilling a variety of pastoral responsibilities," said Archbishop Vigneron.
It is time to end the tax exempt status of religious organizations that advocated for a partisan candidate.
A local theologian says he's skeptical after a Harvard University professor presents a document that may indicate Jesus was married.
WWJ Newsradio 950's Florence Walton reports gun-toting enthusiasts tried to tempt the people in line by offering them more money not to turn in their weapons.
Beyond the culture shift the "no hugging" policy means for the church, Mayer worries about what it says about society at large.
The Michigan Catholic Conference is suing Obama administration officials over the mandate requiring most employers to cover birth control.
A newly formed prayer caucus in the Michigan Legislature that specifically endorses Judeo-Christian tradition should welcome officials of "any faith," the Roman Catholic church said Wednesday as the group held its opening event.
An aspiring actor who graduated from a Catholic school in Mount Pleasant will not be allowed to speak at next month's graduation ceremonies because he is openly gay.
As WWJ's Kathryn Larson discovered, one Metro Detroit church is bringing the flock back to the fold in record numbers -- all thanks to a traditional Lenten meal.
The Senate is debating Republican legislation aimed at taking a bite out of President Barack Obama's health care law.
Not every city can say they have their own saint -- but the city of Detroit can.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit adding on three new bishops. On Thursday, three priests - Msgr. Donald Hanchon, Fr. Michael Byrnes and Fr. José Arturo Cepeda - will be ordained bishops by Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Percilla Poole said she is in shock and disbelief about what happened Saturday afternoon between her son, Le Mar Manassa Jr., and his father, Le Mar Manassa Sr.
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
Online trends show people are more nervous about air travel this year, but while it may feel like it's less safe to fly, the numbers say the opposite.
Michael Lemke has spent the last three weeks working alongside his sister, Lindsey, to figure out why their parents, Paul and Christy Akeo, have been stuck in a Mexican jail over what they call wrongful credit card charges.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, county health officials say.
Stricter rules in Michigan involving how children are seated in a passenger vehicle begin April 2.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
More than 70% of Michigan driver's licenses and state IDs were REAL ID-compliant as of March 21, state officials said.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Sterling State Park in Monroe County will not host a fireworks show on Michigan's Lake Erie shoreline this summer.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
A former employee of rapper and songwriter Eminem is accused of stealing and selling unreleased music from the artist's studio.
Detroit's Corktown welcomed more than 80,000 people for the 67th annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday afternoon.
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Online trends show people are more nervous about air travel this year, but while it may feel like it's less safe to fly, the numbers say the opposite.
The Trump administration recently ended a federal contract that offers legal representation to more than 26,000 migrant children who enter the U.S. without a parent or guardian. Nearly 800 of those children are in Michigan.
Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, county health officials say.
A new business in Dearborn is capitalizing on the growing trend of women-only gyms.
The Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County Mental Health reported six overdoses in the county in just three days.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Basketball fans around the country are learning what those in Michigan and Florida already know.
It's Detroit's earliest start to a season. The previous earliest start for the franchise was March 28 (2024 and 2019).
Oakland has hired Keisha Newell as women's basketball coach after she reached three straight NCAA Tournaments at the Division II level with Lewis University.
The Spartans lost by more than 15 points for the only time this season.
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
As the legalized cannabis industry surpassed the $10 billion sales mark in the state since 2019, it's a look at what's ahead for this booming sector.
Lori's Voice is a nonprofit organization based in Ottawa County, Michigan. It is on a mission to make a difference, and the newest recipients of their kindness are based in West Bloomfield for the Gray family.
A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County (Ohio) Health Department reported Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday said he will put a 25% tariff on automobiles and light trucks imported into the U.S., escalating his administration's use of aggressive trade measures in an effort to boost domestic manufacturers.
A 23-year-old Detroit man is behind bars after police say he punched his father to death over the weekend. The man's mother spoke with CBS News Detroit and said her son has special needs and has never been violent.
The Trump administration recently ended a federal contract that offers legal representation to more than 26,000 migrant children who enter the U.S. without a parent or guardian.