Locals Celebrate Canonization Of Former Popes
Bishop David Zubik is among several local Catholics who made the trip to the Vatican, while thousands celebrated here.
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Bishop David Zubik is among several local Catholics who made the trip to the Vatican, while thousands celebrated here.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill section will mark Sunday's canonization of two popular 20th century popes with a special ceremony involving a relic of Pope John Paul II's.
Retired pontiff Benedict XVI will help Pope Francis celebrate the sainthood ceremony Sunday for John Paul II and John XXIII, setting the stage for an unprecedented occurrence of two living popes canonizing two of their predecessors. About 1 million pilgrims are expected at the event and many were flooding into Rome on Saturday.
The Catholic Church is set to canonize Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II this Sunday.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says a clergyman awaiting trial on charges he molested four students 30 years ago at a school in Australia is the subject of a "credible" allegation of abuse from when he taught at the city's North Catholic High School.
At the behest of Pope Francis, the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese embraced the chance to survey Catholic families on challenges faced in today's more liberal American culture.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor has temporarily blocked a controversial part of Obamacare that affects the availability of contraceptives to women who work for Catholic-affiliated institutions.
The Vatican has cleared the way for the pairing of two Westmoreland County parishes.
Funeral arrangements have been made for Bishop Anthony Bosco who died Tuesday.
When Pope John Paul II wanted someone to design the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in the Vatican -- the job fell to Pittsburgh architect Lou Astorino -- who went to Rome to meet him.
As four parishes learned over the weekend in Beaver County they would be merged to form a new one St. Monica, a numbness quickly settled in.
One person was arrested after the Madonna statue at a local church was smashed and destroyed.
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The Catholic cardinals met today in the Vatican to begin deciding who should be Pope Benedict XVI's successor.
Pope Benedict XVI offered his final blessing today. He thanked the crowd for their friendship and affection, telling them that he is starting the last part of his pilgrimage on this Earth.
KDKA Radio's Rob Pratte is joined by local clergymen to discuss Pope Benedict's historic resignation and the process of electing a new pope.
As the shepherd of Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI sets the teaching agenda for believers.
There was some shocking news from the Vatican Monday morning as Pope Benedict XVI announced he will resign at the end of the month.
Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he would resign Feb. 28 because he is simply too old to carry on. Here is the text of his announcement, delivered to cardinals gathered for a ceremony to name three new saints.
Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign Feb. 28, the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.
KDKA Radio's Rob Pratte spoke with Bishop Zubick about young people and their role in the Catholic church.
It is first capital campaign in the history of the Pittsburgh Diocese and it's a big one. This weekend Bishop David Zubik will kick off a campaign to raise $125 million over the next five years.
It is time to end the tax exempt status of religious organizations that advocated for a partisan candidate.
It was a busy Sunday morning for Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. He answered some tough questions from CBS' Bob Schieffer on "Face the Nation" as he defended comments he made about the President on Saturday in Ohio.
Rob talked with Fr. Terry O'Connor about local Catholics' trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the March for Life.
The Steelers are sending a 2025 5th-round pick to the Jets for the veteran receiver.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
The Pittsburgh Steelers come into Week 10 rested from a bye last week.
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
The final vote tally might not be available on Election Day in Pennsylvania. A rule about mail-in ballots explains why.
Many eyes will be on Pennsylvania this Election Day.
The Steelers are sending a 2025 5th-round pick to the Jets for the veteran receiver.
Here's what Pennsylvanians need to know about operating hours and other guidance for polling locations in the 2024 election.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
The Pittsburgh Steelers come into Week 10 rested from a bye last week.
The final vote tally might not be available on Election Day in Pennsylvania. A rule about mail-in ballots explains why.
Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.
Democrat Eugene DePasquale, Republican Dave Sunday and several others are running in the race to become Pennsylvania Attorney General in the 2024 election.
Sen. Bob Casey is vying for a fourth term against challenger and businessman Dave McCormick.
Many eyes will be on Pennsylvania this Election Day.
Eligible Pennsylvanians will soon be able to apply for help paying their heating bills this winter.
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With just hours left until trick-or-treating begins, many are still finding their costume.
The Eat'n Park that's been off Route 50 for nearly 70 years opened a new chapter on Tuesday in a new building.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
Nothing says fall like football and Brashear High School hosted a charity flag football game and the proceeds helped the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund!
Daisy Jade is getting a look at the Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum thanks to the president, Ray Musser!
PTL's antiques expert Dr. Lori is back for her weekly visit and this time, we're talking about the value of ceramics!
Valerie Cannon, owner of Speckled Hen Chocolate joins Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen with some cool ideas on what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy!
We find Team PTL's Daisy Jade in Squirrel Hill with Murugan and Roshni Subramanian to talk about the Mahima Children's Home Diwali Fundraiser which is taking place this Saturday.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A woman whose husband died after a multi-organ transplant says she's not only grieving, she's battling her landlord.
Is recycling working?
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
Dr. Erin Isaac joined Talk Pittsburgh with some tips about post-Halloween dental care.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Some people with Alzheimer's or dementia could experience difficulty adjusting to the changes from the end of daylight savings time.
POTS is a life-changing condition and cases are on the rise.
Sleep experts applaud the time change.
The Steelers are sending a 2025 5th-round pick to the Jets for the veteran receiver.
The Pittsburgh Steelers come into Week 10 rested from a bye last week.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
Triolo is the 21st member of the Pittsburgh Pirates to win a Gold Glove Award since they began being presented in 1958.
Brashard Smith ran for 161 yards and two touchdowns and caught a pass for another score as No. 20 SMU overwhelmed previously undefeated and 18th-ranked Pittsburgh 48-25.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have campaigned in the Rust Belt city of Erie, Pennsylvania.
After nearly eight decades in business, Pechin grocery store is closing its doors.
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won't start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year.
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is selling his Washington County home for $1.3 million.
The Eat'n Park that's been off Route 50 for nearly 70 years opened a new chapter on Tuesday in a new building.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa is selling his Washington County home for $1.3 million.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA's Lauren Linder is live at the processing warehouse where election officials have begun the processing of mail-in and absentee ballots.
KDKA's Chris DeRose is live at one of the largest polling places in Westmoreland County, Sunrise Church in Unity Township, where voters turned out in large numbers.
Nothing says fall like football and Brashear High School hosted a charity flag football game and the proceeds helped the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund!
Daisy Jade is getting a look at the Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum thanks to the president, Ray Musser!
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the New York Giants on Monday at Arisure Stadium.
