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Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
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Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is facing criticism for attending his gay son's wedding last week, just days after opposing a bill in the U.S. house that would enshrine protections for same-sex marriage into federal law.
As political editor Jon Delano reports, it's an issue that divided local members of Congress along party lines.
An Indiana catholic school guidance counselor may lose her job of 15 years after officials learned she was married to another woman.
A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding.
The Supreme Court is setting aside a Colorado court ruling against a baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
A new Gallup survey estimates that 123,000 same-sex marriages have taken place across the U.S. in the year since the Supreme Court ruling that legalized such unions nationwide.
Lots of people around the country have showed their support for the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage Friday.
Supreme Court says same-sex couples have right to marry in all 50 states.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has expanded its definition of marriage to include a "commitment between two people," recognizing gay marriage as Christian in the church constitution after decades of debate over same-sex relationships.
Same-sex marriage is now legal in Pennsylvania. But few churches, synagogues or mosques allow a religious wedding for gay couples.
Pittsburgh's LGBT community is celebrating this weekend.
Mayor Bill Peduto will marry a select few LGBT couples planning to tie the knot after last week's federal court decision, in a group ceremony.
Gov. Tom Corbett has had a consistently low approval rating the last four years.
Pamela Vanhaitsma and Jess Garity of Shadyside have waited years for to be officially married.
Pennsylvania's governor says he won't appeal a court decision that struck down the state's gay marriage ban.
After a federal judge ruled Pennsylvania's ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional, same-sex couples lined up at the City-County Building to apply for marriage licenses.
Upwards of 1,000 people filled Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside for a rally organized by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh.
A Federal judge is expected to issue his ruling on Pennsylvania's gay marriage ban.
Democrats on a state House committee walked out of a hearing on a resolution calling for the impeachment of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, a fellow Democrat.
Gay couples and others challenging Pennsylvania's 1996 law banning same-sex marriage asked a federal judge Monday to bypass a trial in favor of a quicker ruling in the case.
Gubernatorial candidate John Hanger, a Hershey Democrat, was in Pittsburgh Monday to join UPMC employees at a downtown demonstration, saying senior UPMC executives are fostering income inequality by short-changing workers.
Briefers told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used on his cellphone, sources told CBS News.
The founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House has died.
Experts say the attempted assassination of Trump has shocked many voters into thinking about Election Day early.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.
Briefers told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used on his cellphone, sources told CBS News.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The public will pay their respects to Corey Comperatore on Thursday.
The founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House has died.
Experts say the attempted assassination of Trump has shocked many voters into thinking about Election Day early.
Briefers told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used on his cellphone, sources told CBS News.
Experts say the attempted assassination of Trump has shocked many voters into thinking about Election Day early.
Political experts say the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in Butler County, Pennsylvania, has shocked many voters into thinking about Election Day much earlier than they normally would. But reaction is mixed on whether it will actually change who wins the White House. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd reports.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
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A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier was here with some friends from Vigilance Theater, to tell you how you can get involved in their upcoming murder-mystery show.
Pick-Your-Own-Farms is where you can harvest buckets of berries for yourself, which have become a family tradition for many. We learned about five local farms that your kids will love from Kidsburgh's Yu-Ling Behr.
From elegant evening soirees to causal beach celebrations, Daisy was at Macy's to show us how to dress to impress for every type of wedding.
Pittsburgh area muralist Kyle Holbrook joined the show to talk about his upcoming journey to Paris for the Olympic Games!
Daisy joined us this morning from Spiritzery, Pittsburgh's newest pop-up bar. It's been popping up all over social media.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Health challenges like cancer and heart attacks have knocked down Ronald Davis, but he continues to not just get back up, but keep moving.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.
The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway.
The Pirates will start the season on the road but will face the Yankees in their first homestand in 2025.
Rob King steps in for long-time play-by-play analyst Bill Hillgrove who retired in February.
The Steelers signed their 2016 seventh-round pick, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, to a one-year contract.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Political experts say the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in Butler County, Pennsylvania, has shocked many voters into thinking about Election Day much earlier than they normally would. But reaction is mixed on whether it will actually change who wins the White House. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd reports.
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The public is paying their respects to Corey Comperatore on Thursday, the former Buffalo Township fire chief and dad who died protecting his family from gunfire at the Trump rally on Saturday. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.