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The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.
Thousands of mourners continue to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis as his body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City ahead of his funeral scheduled for Saturday. CBS News Correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBS News Philadelphia to preview the day of mourning.
Ahead of Pope Francis' funeral this weekend, Sister Mary Scullion of Philadelphia talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the pontiff's legacy and her encounter with him.
A group of Philadelphia-area families are embracing a change in their plans. Their trip to Rome will coincide with Pope Francis' funeral, giving them the opportunity to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
The Cellucci family from Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been planning a trip to Italy for a year. Although their itinerary changed because of the death of Pope Francis, they hope to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
The death of Pope Francis has impacted travel plans for many members of the religious community who were scheduled to visit Rome. Here's how visitors are finding the silver lining.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
The Vatican released photos of the 86-year-old pontiff meeting the children — the first to show Francis since he was admitted for his most recent surgery on June 7.
Pope Francis' medical team said he was expected to leave the Rome hospital following a successful recovery from abdominal surgery.
The 86-year-old pope left a hospital in Rome five days ago after doctors treated him for bronchitis.
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis.
The 86-year-old pontiff once visited Philadelphia in 2015.
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 law expands protections to cover lay Catholic leaders and reaffirming that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings.
Overnight, thickening clouds will lead to rain by morning. Expect it to stay light, with a breezy south wind and lows in the lower 60s.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
The funeral service for Pope Francis is taking place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the ceremony live.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings.
Overnight, thickening clouds will lead to rain by morning. Expect it to stay light, with a breezy south wind and lows in the lower 60s.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The 2025 NFL draft is underway. Track every pick by the Philadelphia Eagles here.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings.
Overnight, thickening clouds will lead to rain by morning. Expect it to stay light, with a breezy south wind and lows in the lower 60s.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
Overnight, thickening clouds will lead to rain by morning. Expect it to stay light, with a breezy south wind and lows in the lower 60s.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up a spot to select Jihaad Campbell at No. 31 overall. The front office had a good idea of the player they were getting. Campbell certainly stood out.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A local high school baseball team helped one of their own find a new chance at life through the gift of organ donation. Alicia Roberts reports from South Philadelphia.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
Fire officials in New Jersey said they are containing more and more of the wildfire burning in Ocean County. As of 8 p.m. Friday, the forest fire service said the fire is holding at more than 15,000 acres. It's still 60% contained. All roads in the area are open again and a 19-year-old man is charged with starting the fire. The investigation continues.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings. The posts come after several students were assaulted. Multiple arrests have been made. Kerri Corrado explains that students are feeling a little better knowing there's more law enforcement looking out.
Jihaad Campbell, the Philadelphia Eagles' first-round draft pick, talks to the media on Friday at the training facility in Philadelphia.