Pope Francis visits hospital for tests as he battles the flu
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
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.
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will discuss human trafficking and climate change during the conference.
The Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel are just a few reasons why you should visit Rome this year.
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An historic morning at the Vatican Sunday, as Pope Francis honors two of his predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II by elevating both to sainthood.
Two Boston College students studying abroad in Europe stood in the audience as Pope Francis drove to mass on Wednesday, hoping to give him a personalized gift.
Cardinals held their final meetings this morning. One hundred fifty two cardinals were present, 28 spoke.
Jury selection in the Karen Read murder trial enters a third day in Norfolk Superior Court.
In Falmouth, just down the road from the ferry that heads to Martha's Vineyard, is an aquarium that happens to be a piece of history on Cape Cod.
Police in Norwell and Quincy are investigating if three suspects are behind two frightening armed robberies and a chaotic crash.
Perhaps the first sign of impending summer is the return of New England's smallest breeding bird - the hummingbird.
Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston's first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Wednesday night.
An Oklahoma man was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at the Satanic Temple in Salem earlier this month.
Jury selection in the Karen Read murder trial enters a third day in Norfolk Superior Court.
In Falmouth, just down the road from the ferry that heads to Martha's Vineyard, is an aquarium that happens to be a piece of history on Cape Cod.
Police in Norwell and Quincy are investigating if three suspects are behind two frightening armed robberies and a chaotic crash.
Paul Landry joined the Quinsigamond Community College baseball team while studying for a new career.
Researchers in Singapore looked at whether or not plant-based meat alternatives provided the same health benefits as real meat.
A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
The Boston Marathon weather forecast for Monday sounds glorious for spectators, but it may be too hot for the runners.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Temperatures that are too high or too low have been linked to death and disability due to stroke, researchers say.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Market Basket is considering appealing a federal jury's decision to award a New Hampshire man more than $134,000 in an age discrimination lawsuit.
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Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston's first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Wednesday night.
It's no surprise that Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday will be back on Team USA this summer, but both Celtics stars were a bit surprised when Grant Hill showed up at their house with their jerseys.
When the New England Patriots pick third overall in next week's NFL Draft, former head coach Bill Belichick will be on TV to break down the selection.
Bill Belichick believes that he'll get another chance to coach in the NFL in 2025. But with no job on the sideline this year, the former Patriots head coach is reportedly getting set to spend the 2024 season on television.
Bill Belichick felt confident that he was going to get a head coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons, but ESPN is reporting that a phone call from Robert Kraft may have sunk his chances.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.
Everett police are asking if anyone recognizes a kitten with a "heart-shaped nose and strawberry dress."