
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.
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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.
"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.
The 20-second video clip didn't just raise eyebrows. It also raised suspicions.
Pope Francis made his endorsement of same-sex civil unions while being interviewed for a feature-length documentary.
In his new book, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat delves into the "drama of the Francis pontificate"
Pope Francis says it's "imperative" for world to provide assistance with Asia's worst refugee crisis in decades
Pope Francis urges negotiators at climate talks in Germany to avoid falling prey to such "perverse attitudes"
Ex-president and treasurer of Vatican's Bambino Gesu pediatric hospital accused of using donations to upgrade cardinal's apartment
But if you're hoping for beatification, fair warning; this new option requires a premature death, and a miracle
Pope Francis on delicate visit to Arab world's most populous country following spate of deadly Islamic militant attacks against Christians
In massive public blow to Pope Francis' 3-year-old commission, Marie Collins accuses senior Vatican officials of "stonewalling" and failing to protect kids
Big changes after resignation of Knights of Malta's grand master, who faced off with Pope Francis in condom distribution row
Pope Francis shared breakfast with eight homeless people before heading to Mass on his 80th birthday
Pope Francis speaks out during ceremony giving Roman Catholic Church new cardinals from six continents
Popes have relaxed here during the summer, but for the first time, the bedroom and other intimate spaces are open to the public
Walks through notorious gate bearing words "Arbeit Macht Frei" (work sets you free) at place where Nazis killed more than 1 million during WWII
New procedures seek to answer long-standing demands by survivors of abuse that the Vatican hold bishops accountable
At a Vatican event, Pope Francis answered a question from a young person about the possibility of stepping down
"We are all brothers," says pontiff after washing, kissing the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees
Pontiff expands presence on social media beyond Twitter account followed by millions
Vatican says pontiff was "shocked and profoundly saddened" by murderous attack at home for the elderly
Undocumented woman tells CBS News she and her husband live just two-and-a-half miles away -- but on opposite sides of the border
In his strongest stand yet in solidarity with migrants, Pope Francis celebrated Mass just across the Rio Grande from Texas
Incident involving plane carrying Francis to Mexico City comes amid increasing concerns from officials around the world
"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
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
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."
The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.
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's message on Holocaust Memorial Day stood in stark contrast to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Controlling the bulk of cocaine flowing into Europe, the 'Ndrangheta has surpassed Sicily's Cosa Nostra in power and wealth.
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.
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.
ABC News has not announced who will replace them.
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
"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.
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
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.
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 practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
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.
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
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."
The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.
ABC News has not announced who will replace them.
Ashley thanked Swift for casting him in the video and for giving others representation.
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
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 said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
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.
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
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.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
"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.
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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.
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.
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
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.
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.
"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.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.