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"
Change at the Vatican
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
Pope in Mexico: "With the devil, there is no dialogue"
Pontiff stops in crime-riddled suburb of Mexico City with murder rate of women so high government issued a special alert there
Pope gives tough love to Mexico's political, church elite
Pope Francis tells bishops they must denounce the "insidious threat" posed by the drug trade, not hide behind their privilege and careers
Pope Francis, Russian Orthodox Patriarch sign unity deal
Pope Francis stopped over in Cuba on Friday, en route to a five-day Mexican visit
5 things to know about Pope Francis' trip to Mexico
History's first Latin American pope is headed to Mexico for a weeklong tour
World
Suspect arrested for 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847
The hijackers shot and killed U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem, 23, after beating him unconscious
How to watch the 2019 Emmy Awards
The final season of "Game of Thrones" leads the pack with 32 Emmy nominations
Biden says Trump "could be impeached" based on House probe results
Biden's comments come amid reports that President Trump asked the Ukrainian president to investigate Biden's son
U.S. to deploy troops to help with Saudi Arabia's defense
President Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. forces that will be defensive in nature
Japan is going wild for luxury toilet paper, even at $12 per roll
The country that brought the world the high-tech toilet has made another contribution to lavatory luxury — and it's bunny rabbit-soft
U.S. signs asylum deal with El Salvador despite violence there
El Salvador has consistently topped the list of countries with the highest homicide rates that are not in open war
"Change is coming": Millions march in global climate change strike
Thousands of people in cities around the world are hitting the streets to demand their governments take action on climate change
Tour operator Thomas Cook teetering on financial collapse
One of world's oldest travel companies could soon go bust, stranding up to 150,000 British holiday travelers abroad
Ukrainian president to meet with Trump amid whistleblower probe
A conversation between Trump and the Ukrainian president is part of a whistleblower complaint that has caused a standoff between Congress and the intelligence community
FIFA boss pushes Iran on stadium ban after female soccer fan's death
"Our position is clear and firm. Women have to be allowed into football stadiums in Iran," the FIFA president said
Trump to hear military options on Iran as Saudis show oil site damage
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. continue to make the case that Iran launched the missile and drone attack, but it's still not clear how they'll respond
Pelosi irks China as battle rages to control narrative on Hong Kong
While media in Hong Kong reported the U.S. House Speaker promising to work for rights in the city, Chinese news outlets spoke of "interference"
China probes FedEx pilot for "smuggling weapons" over air gun pellets
Pilot reportedly ordered to stay in China pending investigation after he was found with air gun pellets, but it comes as FedEx is caught up in trade spat
Border Patrol agents screening migrant families for "credible fear"
Border Patrol agents — law enforcement officers — are now interviewing would-be asylum seekers who express fear about returning to their home countries
Justin Trudeau apologizes for brownface and blackface photos
Trudeau on Thursday spoke to reporters in Winnipeg where he apologized for past photos of him wearing brownface and blackface
