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.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Surveillance video shows vandals on a scooter pull up to the church at two separate times on Thursday.
It was the first time in hundreds of years a sitting pope presided over his predecessor's funeral.
It's the first time in hundreds of years that a sitting pope has led the services for his predecessor. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The historic service will be the first time in modern church history that a sitting Pope will celebrate the funeral mass of his predecessor.
The Archbishop of New York says Pope Benedict was an influential voice at the Vatican long before his papacy began.
Pope Benedict XVI will be laid to rest with a funeral mass Thursday in Vatican City.
The former pope will be remembered with a funeral mass Thursday.
The Vatican says the former pontiff is "absolutely lucid and conscious" but his condition remains serious.
The retired pope, who stepped down in 2013, is said to be in very poor health.
Thousands of Catholic students across the five boroughs returned to class Wednesday, with no COVID restrictions for the first time since the pandemic. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge visited a school in Hell's Kitchen, where there was so much energy and enthusiasm, students were literately blown away.
The cardinal met with Ukrainians who have been displaced by the war.
If approved, the settlement would exceed the nearly $85 million settlement in 2003 in the clergy abuse scandal in Boston, although it's less than other settlements in California and Oregon.
The $87.5 million settlement is one of the largest involving the Catholic Church in the United States.
The cardinal will join Catholic Charities of New York distributing food to families in need.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
The cardinal is expected to make an announcement this morning in Midtown.
It was standing room only at the Immaculate Conception Monastery Church in Jamaica Estates.
Friday marked exactly ten years since New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan became a cardinal of the Catholic church. He sat down with CBS2's Tony Aiello for a one-on-one interview.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan spoke to CBS2's Tony Aiello about the last decade as a Cardinal and what's ahead.
The cardinal sits down with CBS2's Tony Aiello for an exclusive one-on-one interview.
New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan is celebrating a milestone anniversary this week.
He was born in the Bronx, raised on Long Island, and now he is the eighth bishop of Brooklyn.
The Vatican sent a clear, but still controversial, message to the world Monday.
A former NYPD officer has been convicted of attempted assault for repeatedly punching a man in the face while responding to a 911 call in 2022.
According to numerous reports, the Jets will hire Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach.
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.
Bird flu has been detected in the poultry flock at a commercial farm in Suffolk County, Long Island.
The dangerously cold weather continues today around NYC, and temperatures won't climb back above the freezing mark for a while.
A former NYPD officer has been convicted of attempted assault for repeatedly punching a man in the face while responding to a 911 call in 2022.
According to numerous reports, the Jets will hire Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach.
Bird flu has been detected in the poultry flock at a commercial farm in Suffolk County, Long Island.
The dangerously cold weather continues today around NYC, and temperatures won't climb back above the freezing mark for a while.
New York City's Center for Jewish History is hosting an Anne Frank exhibit that recreates the rooms she and her family hid in during World War II and the Holocaust.
The dangerously cold weather continues today around NYC, and temperatures won't climb back above the freezing mark for a while.
The cold weather just got even colder around New York City and much of the East Coast.
Snow fell across New York and New Jersey on Sunday, but how much accumulation did the area see?
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are bracing for snow, and officials across the Tri-State Area are warning residents to be prepared.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were spared the higher snowfall totals that were predicted Sunday.
According to numerous reports, the Jets will hire Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach.
The dangerously cold weather continues today around NYC, and temperatures won't climb back above the freezing mark for a while.
New Jersey is leading a federal lawsuit to block President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.
An athletic field in New Jersey named for baseball and civil rights icon Larry Doby is getting a $2.8 million makeover.
The family of Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer from New Jersey who died a day after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, issued a statement in response to President Trump's pardon decisions.
Bird flu has been detected in the poultry flock at a commercial farm in Suffolk County, Long Island.
Some New Yorkers take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are bracing for snow, and officials across the Tri-State Area are warning residents to be prepared.
Three more high-ranking MS-13 gang members pleaded guilty to their roles in killings involving machetes and guns on Long Island, prosecutors say.
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.
New Jersey is leading a federal lawsuit to block President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
Mayor Eric Adams is reassuring the city's immigrant community that New York is a sanctuary city, and local law enforcement cannot cooperate with deportation efforts.
Mayor Eric Adams is defending his decision to attend the inauguration, even though he canceled appearances at several Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events.
Bird flu has been detected in the poultry flock at a commercial farm in Suffolk County, Long Island.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter, federal data shows.
New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown at a critical time for donations.
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
Rapper Busta Rhymes has been charged with assault in New York City after he allegedly repeatedly punched another man in the face.
Every year, seven NYPD officers and seven civilians team up to create theater, and build bridges. "To Protect, Serve and Understand" started 10 years ago as a reaction to the infamous Eric Garner case.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The front staircase of a Manhattan brownstone featured in "Sex and the City" is getting a metal gate to keep away fans who the building owner says trespass and pose for pictures.
According to numerous reports, the Jets will hire Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach.
The New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves, Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist and the Rangers beat the Senators on Tuesday night.
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball's Hall of Fame, voted in Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.
An athletic field in New Jersey named for baseball and civil rights icon Larry Doby is getting a $2.8 million makeover.
A Brooklyn teen who survived cancer is now using her experience to support others battling the disease.
Riverside Church announced a decision to keep its Weekday School open. The decision came after pressure from the community.
Elected and faith leaders called out Mayor Eric Adams for not standing alongside citizens during the MLK Day of Service event in Harlem.
New York City's Department of Sanitation has begun what it calls a monumental overhaul of the city's commercial waste industry.
New York City has more money for the fight against bad landlords thanks to $10.8 million from the Housing Preservation and Development department.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York is continuing to cover President Donald Trump's executive orders and their impact to our area. Political reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest on Trump's immigration mandate, and Jessica Moore reports on his promise to dismantle diversity programs.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
The president is wasting no time forging ahead on his inauguration day promises, also moving forward with his attempt to end birthright citizenship. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
Five people were treated for minor injuries and more than a dozen people were forced out in the cold when a fire broke out overnight in Flatlands, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the scene.
FDNY officials held a news conference Wednesday morning to share heat safety reminders in the cold.