Pope expands women's roles in Church, but draws a line at priesthood
Francis has changed a 1972 rule that said only men could serve at the altar in virtually any capacity, but he's drawn a clear line under priesthood.
Change At The Vatican
Pope Francis appoints first Black American cardinal
"By naming Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a Cardinal, Pope Francis is sending a powerful message of hope and inclusion to the Church in the United States," an official said.
Intrigue behind pope's comments on same-sex civil unions
The 20-second video clip didn't just raise eyebrows. It also raised suspicions.
Pope endorses same-sex civil unions for the first time as pontiff
Pope Francis made his endorsement of same-sex civil unions while being interviewed for a feature-length documentary.
Author compares Rome under the pope to D.C. under Trump
In his new book, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat delves into the "drama of the Francis pontificate"
Pope breaks recent silence over what U.N. calls "ethnic cleansing"
Pope Francis says it's "imperative" for world to provide assistance with Asia's worst refugee crisis in decades
Pope denounces climate change deniers
Pope Francis urges negotiators at climate talks in Germany to avoid falling prey to such "perverse attitudes"
2 ex-Vatican hospital execs face embezzlement charges
Ex-president and treasurer of Vatican's Bambino Gesu pediatric hospital accused of using donations to upgrade cardinal's apartment
Pope Frances opens a new pathway to sainthood
But if you're hoping for beatification, fair warning; this new option requires a premature death, and a miracle
Pope makes historic appearance in Egypt
Pope Francis on delicate visit to Arab world's most populous country following spate of deadly Islamic militant attacks against Christians
Sex abuse survivor quits pope's commission to protect minors
In massive public blow to Pope Francis' 3-year-old commission, Marie Collins accuses senior Vatican officials of "stonewalling" and failing to protect kids
Pope takes control of ancient Catholic order amid condom scandal
Big changes after resignation of Knights of Malta's grand master, who faced off with Pope Francis in condom distribution row
Pope Francis contemplates aging on his 80th birthday
Pope Francis shared breakfast with eight homeless people before heading to Mass on his 80th birthday
Pope warns against hostility targeting people of different races
Pope Francis speaks out during ceremony giving Roman Catholic Church new cardinals from six continents
Take a tour of the centuries-old papal summer retreat in Italy
Popes have relaxed here during the summer, but for the first time, the bedroom and other intimate spaces are open to the public
Pope visits Auschwitz death camp, leaves message behind
Walks through notorious gate bearing words "Arbeit Macht Frei" (work sets you free) at place where Nazis killed more than 1 million during WWII
Pope OKs new procedures on bishops who botch abuse cases
New procedures seek to answer long-standing demands by survivors of abuse that the Vatican hold bishops accountable
Is Pope Francis considering retirement?
At a Vatican event, Pope Francis answered a question from a young person about the possibility of stepping down
Pope washes feet of Muslim migrants
"We are all brothers," says pontiff after washing, kissing the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees
Pope Francis makes his debut on Instagram
Pontiff expands presence on social media beyond Twitter account followed by millions
Pope shocked by deadly attack that killed nuns
Vatican says pontiff was "shocked and profoundly saddened" by murderous attack at home for the elderly
Pope Francis touches families separated by U.S.-Mexico border
Undocumented woman tells CBS News she and her husband live just two-and-a-half miles away -- but on opposite sides of the border
Pope Francis takes on immigration policy in cross-border Mass
In his strongest stand yet in solidarity with migrants, Pope Francis celebrated Mass just across the Rio Grande from Texas
Airline: Pope's flight to Mexico hit during arrival
Incident involving plane carrying Francis to Mexico City comes amid increasing concerns from officials around the world
Pope warns young Mexicans not to be lured into drug trade
"Jesus, who gives us hope, would never ask us to be hit men," Pope Francis says during Mass in Morelia, a hotbed of drug violence
World
At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Wounded reporter recounts talking with dying colleague after Ukraine attack
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
Mysterious shipwreck identified as warship that sank in 1672
The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.
U.K. jails right-wing extremist who helped "inspire" U.S. mass shootings
A detective said the case shows, "while not all individuals have the means to act upon their words, in the online space, they can easily spread to inspire others who do."
Zelenskyy and Putin's starkly different messages on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Zelenskyy's message on Holocaust Memorial Day stood in stark contrast to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Police strike new blow against "fierce" mafia ring with blitz by 300 officers
Controlling the bulk of cocaine flowing into Europe, the 'Ndrangheta has surpassed Sicily's Cosa Nostra in power and wealth.
Ukrainian army captain explains why he gave his war medal to Biden
Captain Pavlo Chernyavsky treasures a highly symbolic memento President Biden gave him in return, but says what he and his men really need, is more heavy weapons.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach will not return to "GMA," network says
ABC News has not announced who will replace them.
Former Memphis officer on SCORPION unit, cops charged in Nichols' death
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
A wife remarried her husband after Alzheimer's took his memory
"I want people to continue to find joy, and really focus on being present with their loved ones," Lisa Marshall said of what she learned from her loss.
CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
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Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of husband's attack
Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
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At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Wounded reporter recounts talking with dying colleague after Ukraine attack
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
Mysterious shipwreck identified as warship that sank in 1672
The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.
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T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach will not return to "GMA," network says
ABC News has not announced who will replace them.
Taylor Swift casts trans model as love interest in music video
Ashley thanked Swift for casting him in the video and for giving others representation.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
Afternoon tea with Sam Smith
Four-time Grammy winner Sam Smith is nominated for another award this year for "Unholy," their No. 1 hit with Kim Petras. Smith tells Anthony Mason about embracing sexual liberation on their new album, "Gloria," feeling settled at 30, and their love of cheese toasties.
Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
CBS News coverage: Tyre Nichols arrest video
Memphis officials released disturbing video Friday night showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. Five police officers are charged with murder. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Catherine Herridge anchor this hour of speical coverage.
Former Memphis officer on SCORPION unit, cops charged in Nichols' death
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
Police release video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest
Horrifying video of Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols was released to the public Friday. The incident is being compared to the vicious beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police in 1991. Elise Preston reports. Warning: This video contains violent and disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Pence on classified records: "Mistakes were made"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he takes "full responsibility" for the classified materials found at his home in Indiana. "Mistakes were made," he said.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
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Tyre Nichols' violent arrest video
Officials have released video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest by Memphis police on Jan. 7. Nichols died three days after this encounter. This video is a combination of clips from each of the four videos released today. The content is disturbing and viewer discretion is advised.
Memphis City Council member on Nichols video
Memphis City Council member Rhonda Logan spoke to CBS News about her reaction to the video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest, the charges against five fired police officers, and the work that needs to be done to address reform. Warning: This video contains violent and disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.
CBS News coverage: Tyre Nichols arrest video
Memphis officials released disturbing video Friday night showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. Five police officers are charged with murder. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Catherine Herridge anchor this hour of speical coverage.
Billy Packer, basketball broadcaster, dies at 82
College basketball broadcasting legend Billy Packer has died at the age of 82. He spent 34 years on "Final Four" broadcast teams — 27 of them at CBS. He was beloved for his iconic calls and outspoken passion for the game.
Lawyer on police diversity, use of force
Civil rights attorney Alexis Hoag-Fordjour talks about how simply increasing diversity in police departments doesn't reduce the use-of-force against Black people. The five Memphis police officers charged with murder in the case of Tyre Nichols are Black.