9 days of mourning underway for Pope Francis
On Sunday, the second day of Novendiali, St. Peter's Square was packed again as the faithful joined in a mass at the Vatican.
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On Sunday, the second day of Novendiali, St. Peter's Square was packed again as the faithful joined in a mass at the Vatican.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
The 88-year-old pontiff was honored during an outdoor, funeral mass in Saint Peter's Square. President Trump and former President Biden, a devout Catholic, were among those in attendance.
Cardinals sealed the cover of the wooden casket. The Vatican expects 130 delegations and 50 heads of state for Saturday's funeral.
The Vatican says that as of noon, Rome time, 150,000 visitors paid homage to the 88-year-old who died on Monday.
Thousands of mourners continued to line up at the Vatican Thursday to pay their respects to Pope Francis as he lays in state at St. Peter's Basilica.
The faithful lined up for a second day to pay their respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state at Saint Peter's Basilica.
Gainer recalls her interaction and experience with Pope Francis.
Around 170 dignitaries and heads of state are expected to attend the pope's funeral on Saturday.
Pope Francis will lie in state inside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for three days as the faithful come to pay their respects. His funeral will be held Saturday.
Cardinal Blase Cupich, who has had a close relationship with Pope Francis, will lead a mass in the Pope’s honor at 10 a.m.
The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is a voting member of the College of Cardinals, the body that will hold the conclave to elect a new pope.
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope who was originally from Argentina, was known for his humble style and concern for the poor.
Vince Gerasole, from Todi, Italy, about 85 miles from Vatican City, gives a sense of how Italy is mourning.
A requiem Mass for Pope Francis will be held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Illinois Monday night as Chicago area Catholics mourn the death of the Holy Father.
Father McGrath of Old St. Patrick’s Church reacts as thousands, who were already expected to gather here for Easter Monday, are now expected to come to pray for Pope Francis.
The Vatican announced the 88-year-old pontiff's death Monday morning, saying he taught us to live the values of the gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love.
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In the wake of Pope Francis' death, members of the Chicago Archdiocese are calling on Catholics to honor his legacy by "being people of inclusion and hope."
Marissa Perlman reports live in Pilsen, where morning mass was held following the death of Pope Francis. The priest discussing the direction the church will take as it elects its next leader, especially as it comes to immigration issues in the Pilsen community.
Father Greg Sakowicz of Holy Name Cathedral shared his thoughts following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
CBS News Chicago's Joe Donlon spoke to Cardinal Cupich back in February about what losing Pope Francis would mean to him. Cardinal Cupich remembers the Pope for being inclusive and having an "ease with people."
The Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Cupich, released the following statement: "As we mourn his passing, I ask that God comfort us, but also strengthen us to remain steadfast in carrying on the work of restoring our Church's place in the world as a source of hope and an advocate for those in need."
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Meteorologist Carl Lam has the extended forecast.
Morning showers with mild temperatures Friday. Highs around 50.
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