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Robert Prevost graduated from Villanova University in 1977 with a degree in mathematics. The school's current president, Peter Donohue, was a classmate of Prevost. Donahue said he was surprised when the new pope was revealed, but knows that his classmate was always proud of his relationship with the school.
While Pope Leo XIV studied at Villanova University, he worked at St. Denis in Havertown as a member of the maintenance crew.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955, Pope Leo XIV graduated from Villanova with a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1977.
Pope Leo XIV worked at St. Denis Parish in Havertown while he was studying at Villanova University in the 1970s.
Social media was buzzing with Philadelphia pride after Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus, was elected pope.
Pope Leo XIV is the first pope born in the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff.
The cardinal electors of the Catholic Church elected an American on Thursday to serve as the new pope.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Villanova University graduate, has been chosen as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and the first pope born in the United States. Prevost chose Leo XIV as his papal name. CBS News Philadelphia has live reaction from around the region.
Officers and detectives responded to Hillside Circle for a stabbing in Villanova. They said one person was stabbed and one person is now in custody. Officers were spotted using a K-9 to recover evidence in a nearby wooded area.
A person has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing someone in Villanova Thursday afternoon, police said.
NCAA athletes weren't allowed to make NIL money until July 2021. Now, ex-Villanova star Kris Jenkins is suing the NCAA and six conferences for money he could have made after the 2016 championship.
Villanova students were excited about the Willard hire, saying it could be exactly what the program needed.
Just days after the University of Maryland lost to Florida in the NCAA tournament, Villanova University announced Terrapins' head coach Kevin Willard is set to lead the school's men's basketball team.
The Philadelphia men's college hoops scene is in a sad state.
Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run in which he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright but failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
It was an inside look at life at Villanova University. The women’s basketball team gave a guided tour of their locker room and other campus locations for Radnor Middle School students.
College students throughout the country start going on spring break as soon as tomorrow. For many, that means warm weather destinations with lots of sun and partying. But for a group of students at Villanova, this spring break will be focused on service and learning. Siafa Lewis reports.
Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John's 73-71, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.
Still not sure where to watch the Super Bowl? We've got you covered. Whether you're looking for a rowdy watch party, a family-friendly event there's plenty of options to enjoy your weekend in Philadelphia.
Maddy Siegrist plays for the Dallas Wings, but she's also taken on a new role at Villanova to learn about coaching.
For Big 5 at 5 this week, reporter Pat Gallen caught up with former Villanova star Maddy Siegrist about what she's up to now as a player with the Dallas Wings and part of the Wildcats basketball coaching staff.
Villanova forward Eric Dixon is the nation's leading scorer in men's college hoops and he's working to become one of the program's all-time greats.
Villanova basketball coach Kyle Neptune says that "without a doubt," Eric Dixon is an NBA player.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
The Phillies optioned Mick Abel back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-handed reliever Max Lazar.
Support is pouring in across party lines for former President Joe Biden after it was revealed Sunday he's battling aggressive prostate cancer.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles signed head coach Nick Sirianni, 43, to a multi-year contract extension.
A Holocaust survivor who helped revolutionize the dance world in Philadelphia is now sharing his story in a powerful new memoir.
Philadelphia voters will decide between DA Larry Krasner and former judge Patrick Dugan in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
The Phillies optioned Mick Abel back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-handed reliever Max Lazar.
Support is pouring in across party lines for former President Joe Biden after it was revealed Sunday he's battling aggressive prostate cancer.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Upper Darby on Sunday following an argument, police said.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles signed head coach Nick Sirianni, 43, to a multi-year contract extension.
A Holocaust survivor who helped revolutionize the dance world in Philadelphia is now sharing his story in a powerful new memoir.
Philadelphia voters will decide between DA Larry Krasner and former judge Patrick Dugan in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary.
A deadly plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia has left a 9-year-old boy fighting for his life and his mother doing everything she can to stay by his side.
Job scams are on the rise, so if you're looking for work, think twice before replying to that job posting.
A 3-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Mayfair after he ran into the street to get his ball Sunday night, police said.
NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reached a tentative deal Sunday that will end the strike.
NJ Transit trains are still not running Sunday as the engineer strike entered its third day.
A day after a tornado ripped through their community, neighbors in Collings Lakes came together to help each other after the storm.
The New Hope Celebrates Pride parade kicked off Saturday morning with festive floats, marching bands and a celebration of love and community, featuring some very familiar faces.
As the NJ Transit strike continues, state officials and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen said they had constructive talk on Saturday.
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
The Philadelphia area is about to enter an extended period of rain, fog and cloudiness that could last through at least the first half of the weekend.
Delaware State Police said a trooper shot an armed man who was not complying with orders to drop a firearm.
A 21-year-old man was killed in a triple shooting in Wilmington that wounded a 9-year-old girl on Thursday night, police said.
It will be an unsettled week ahead with scattered showers and isolated storms the next few days in the Philadelphia region.
Support is pouring in across party lines for former President Joe Biden after it was revealed Sunday he's battling aggressive prostate cancer.
A deadly plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia has left a 9-year-old boy fighting for his life and his mother doing everything she can to stay by his side.
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
A team of doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine treated a baby with a gene editing technology customized for his rare disease for the first time ever.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
What's the impact of a major PGA event in your backyard? Millions in hotel revenue, tourism officials say.
Thousands filled Walnut Street Saturday for the annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival — a one-day celebration of food, music and local business.
Public hearings on SEPTA's proposal to cut service and raise fares to fill a more than $200 million budget gap begin Monday.
Saturday was a turbulent day at Philadelphia International Airport with over 300 flight delays and dozens of cancellations reported, according to FlightAware.
A fast-moving storm brought heavy downpours, turning streets into swamps across the region, including in Marple Township, where a neighbor helped rescue a woman from her flooded car.
There was another air traffic control outage in less than two weeks at the same Philadelphia facility that directs planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday morning.
Signs greeted travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday, now that the real ID requirements are in effect.
The Phillies optioned Mick Abel back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-handed reliever Max Lazar.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles signed head coach Nick Sirianni, 43, to a multi-year contract extension.
Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and the Phillies' 15th win in 20 games.
Phillies pitcher José Alvarado has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance enhancing substance.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings, Bryson Stott homered and drove in three runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
A Holocaust survivor who helped revolutionize the dance world in Philadelphia is now sharing his story in a powerful new memoir.
Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around Philadelphia this weekend.
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Cassie Ventura took the stand again in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for her final day of cross-examination.
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
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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.
Dr. Erik Zeger said that because former President Joe Biden's cancer is hormone sensitive, it's usually treated with medications to block testosterone that fuels the cancer, but that therapy has its issues.
Four baby turkeys were rescued from a sewer drain after residents claimed there was a strange sound coming from it.
As NWS crews head to Franklin Township to investigate, cleanup continues in Buena Vista Township after an EF-0 tornado ripped through the Collings Lakes section on Friday.
Heartbroken family members in Upper Darby, Delaware County, are grieving after Khalief Webster, 16, was shot and killed over the weekend.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.