Longtime Michigan church music director fired for same-sex marriage
The church confronted him after receiving a letter from an unnamed person.
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The church confronted him after receiving a letter from an unnamed person.
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Carlo Acutis died of leukemia in 2006 at age 15. The Catholic Church has attributed two miracles to him, which means he can be elevated to sainthood.
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.
Due to health concerns, Pope Francis had skipped the Palm Sunday homily last week and decided at the last minute to stay home from the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum.
Pope Francis said in an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI that "the word negotiate is a courageous word."
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the first cardinal ever prosecuted by the Vatican criminal court, was sentenced him to 5 ½ years in prison.
Francis, who will turn 87 next month, confirmed the lung inflammation but said he'd still travel to Dubai later this week to address a climate change conference.
The founder of a far-right, unofficial Catholic media group has resigned for an unspecified violation of the organization's morality clause, the group said in a statement.
His surgeon quipped that the 86-year-old pontiff was "better than before' the surgery. Francis smiled and waved as he left the hospital.
The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff was in surgery for about three hours Wednesday and there were no complications.
The Vatican says the pontiff, 86, "rested well" and even "resumed work," as the faithful held a vigil for him outside a Rome hospital for the second time since 2021.
A Vatican spokesman said the pope does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
He was known as a traditionalist — "God's rottweiler" — for fiercely adhering to church doctrine. But Benedict's papacy was a papacy of firsts.
Pope Francis asked people to keep praying for his predecessor "in these difficult hours."
Benedict is 95. In 2013, he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries, and he has withdrawn almost entirely from public view.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven is hoping to stop theft from its nonprofit animal shelter after a man is accused of stealing donated returnable bottles and cans.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
A charity event for Ferndale's Affirmations organization is being hosted by the new Detroit nightclub Arcenciel. For more information, visit arcencieldetroit.com.
Homelessness is an issue that is affecting communities across the country. The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has been working to advocate for people in that situation. Carolyn Geck with Covenant House Michigan joins CBS News Detroit to discuss COTS' annual "Sleep Out."
There is a big need for blood donations, and the Singh Development Company is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 25. Gerry Abejuro with the American Red Cross joined CBS News Detroit to discuss blood donations.
dry and cloudy for the weekend
Javier's Downtown and Agave Lounge joins CBS News Detroit for this week's Foodie Fridays segment.