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Pope Francis is urging the world to be more open to dialogue this Christmas. In his holiday message delivered Saturday morning, he says that is key to resolving the large number of conflicts seen in places like Syria, Iraq and Yemen. It comes as Christians throughout Europe try to embrace the holiday while keeping concerns about Omicron in mind. Roxana Saberi has that part of the story.
It's been nearly one month since the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 prompted the Biden administration to restrict travel from eight countries in southern Africa. On Friday, the White House said it will be lifting those restrictions December 31. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
The holiday season is being dampened by the coronavirus pandemic again this year. More than 700 U.S. flights are already canceled today and that's on top of hundreds that were called off on Christmas Eve. The holiday travel woes are the latest reminder of just how disruptive the pandemic has become. Michael George has more.
In the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” most people know how Ebenezer Scrooge is changed for the better through a spectacular series of events, but what's less well-known is how the book changed the celebration of Christmas itself — changes that crossed the Atlantic from England and are still with us today. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz tyab reports on the history from the Dickens’ Museum in London.
Charisse Jones, USA Today's economic opportunity reporter, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the holiday retail season, tips for last-minute shoppers, and what to look for in 2022.
The faith-based tourism sector was one of the first to rebound after the pandemic shut down all travel two years ago. Chris Livesay speaks with religious travelers willing to take some risks for their spiritual well-being.
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter was found guilty of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright. David Schuman reports.
Holiday decorations have taken on a new life during the pandemic as families work harder than ever to make the season merry and bright. The trend is sparking fresh interest in a line of collectibles that's been around for decades. Jamie Wax shows us why mini holiday villages continue to bring out the kid in all of us.
Back when Imagine Dragons was a struggling band trying to find an audience, they met a young superfan fighting cancer. A friendship was formed and when he passed, they created a foundation to help families fight childhood cancers. The band shares their story with Jamie Yuccas.
The FDA announced that Pfizer's antiviral pills, called Paxlovid, significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization for those at risk of serious illness from COVID-19. These findings come as hospitals and government officials prepare for a spike in infections. Nancy Chen reports.
