Students are buzzing with excitement, memorizing papal trivia ahead of pontiff’s visit to East Harlem school
Students are buzzing with excitement, memorizing papal trivia ahead of pontiff’s visit to East Harlem school.
Pope Francis in America
With more than 23 million followers on Twitter, Pope Francis is one of the most influential leaders on the Internet
With more than 23 million followers on Twitter, Pope Francis is one of the most influential leaders on the Internet. A social media campaign called Pope Is Hope is covering Francis' trip to the U.S. in an effort to connect millennials with the Catholic Church. Jim Axelrod reports.
Amid ongoing controversy in U.S. over same-sex marriage, the pontiff outlines to U.S. bishops his belief on the institution of marriage
Amid ongoing controversy in U.S. over same-sex marriage, the pontiff outlines to U.S. bishops his belief on the institution of marriage.
In a question from CBS News' Major Garrett, President Obama was asked what he spoke about privately with the pope during the pontiff's recent visit to the U.S.
In a question from CBS News' Major Garrett, President Obama was asked what he spoke about privately with the pope during the pontiff's recent visit to the U.S.
Francis called sexual abuse by priests "a sacrilege" and for the first time held bishops to account as well
In a 47-minute exchange with reporters on his plane shortly after take-off from Philadelphia, Pope Francis called sexual abuse by priests "a sacrilege" and for the first time held bishops to account as well. He also discussed same-sex marriage and how Americans welcomed him during his tour. Allen Pizzey reports.
He told reporters on his plane he was impressed by Americans' warmth and piety
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after his nine-day visit to the United States and Cuba. He told reporters on his plane he was impressed by Americans' warmth and piety. The pope left after celebrating Sunday Mass in Philadelphia, drawing a crowd of up to one million. Jericka Duncan reports.
Pope Francis is on his way back to Rome after his first visit to the United States
Pope Francis is on his way back to Rome after his first visit to the United States. CBS News correspondent Allen Pizzey has been with the pope throughout the trip.
On their journey to see Pope Francis, an Argentinian family traveled 13,000 miles just to lay eyes on the pontiff, but they ended up getting much more
On their journey to see Pope Francis, an Argentinian family traveled 13,000 miles just to lay eyes on the pontiff, but they ended up getting much more. Catire Walker and Noel Zemborian quit their jobs, used their savings and took their four children across the Americas. CBS Evening News weekend anchor Jeff Glor reports.
On his last day in the U.S., Pope Francis visited inmates at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, where he expressed his understanding of their pain and their families pain for being isolated from society
On his last day in the U.S., Pope Francis visited inmates at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, where he expressed his understanding of their pain and their families pain for being isolated from society.
Pope Francis is wrapping up his three-city tour of the United States in the cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia
Pope Francis is wrapping up his three-city tour of the United States in the cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia. He delivered a speech from Independence Hall addressing two issues that have been widely discussed in America in recent months, religious liberty and immigration. Allen Pizzey reports.
Soon after the pontiff landed at Philadelphia's airport, Pope Francis stopped his car to bless a boy in a wheelchair on the tarmac
Soon after the pontiff landed at Philadelphia's airport, Pope Francis stopped his car to bless a boy in a wheelchair on the tarmac. He walked over to the young boy and kissed his head.
Pope Francis said women make an "immense contribution" to the Catholic Church as he celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia
Pope Francis said women make an "immense contribution" to the Catholic Church as he celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Square Garden with about 18,000 worshipers in attendance
Pope Francis is departing for Philadelphia after a momentous visit to New York. On Friday night he celebrated mass at Madison Square Garden with about 18,000 worshipers in attendance. That followed a whirlwind of a day, including a jubilant appearance in Central Park, a visit to the 9/11 memorial and a speech at the United Nations. Chip Reid reports.
New York's Central Park roared with cheers from an estimated 80,000 people gathered for a glimpse of Pope Francis
New York's Central Park roared with cheers from an estimated 80,000 people gathered for a glimpse of Pope Francis. Elaine Quijano has the story.
Some of the day's most powerful moments came during the Pope's visit to the 9/11 Memorial in downtown Manhattan, where the pontiff prayed at the reflecting pools where the World Trade Center towers once stood
Some of the day's most powerful moments came during the Pope's visit to the 9/11 Memorial in downtown Manhattan, where the pontiff prayed at the reflecting pools where the World Trade Center towers once stood. Chip Reid reports.
Ahead of the pope's address to the United Nations General Assembly, the pontiff spoke to staff who work there
Ahead of the pope's address to the United Nations General Assembly, the pontiff spoke to staff who work there. CBS News foreign correspondent Allen Pizzey and CBS News papal consultant Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo joins CBSN with an analysis.
Pontiff takes center stage at the opening of the U.N. General Assembly, urging world leaders to give consideration to the "vast ranks of the excluded" while also condemning "today’s widespread and quietly growing culture of waste."
Pontiff takes center stage at the opening of the U.N. General Assembly, urging world leaders to give consideration to the "vast ranks of the excluded" while also condemning "today’s widespread and quietly growing culture of waste."
From bobbleheads to beer, businesses are hoping to capitalize on the pontiff's visit
From bobbleheads to beer, businesses are hoping to capitalize on the pontiff's visit. While the pope’s visit is serious business, the atmosphere at times feels more like a festival, complete with souvenirs. Don Dahler reports.
“Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington t
Pope Francis encouraged a "spirit of cooperation" during his address at a joint meeting of Congress. House Speaker John Boehner, a Catholic and former altar boy, couldn’t hide his emotion when the pope entered the Capitol. CBS News political director and “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss his upcoming conversation with Boehner on Sunday and whether Francis' speech will have a impact in U.S. politics.
The Secret Service is leading the huge security operation, involving nearly 50 agencies
The Secret Service is leading the huge security operation, involving nearly 50 agencies. The largest of them is the New York City Police Department. Francis will be criss-crossing Manhattan, traveling from the U.N. to Ground Zero, among other places. Norah O’Donnell spoke with NYPD's police commissioner and the chief of counterterrorism about the unprecedented security surrounding the pontiff.
After Pope Francis' address to the United Nations General Assembly, his motorcade will take him to the World Trade Center
After Pope Francis' address to the United Nations General Assembly, his motorcade will take him to the World Trade Center, where he will lead an interfaith prayer service inside the 9/11 museum. Chip Reid reports.
The pope will enter on west 72nd Street, then travel down the west side of the park
Francis will ride in his popemobile through Central Park in front of 80,000 people. The pope will enter on west 72nd Street, then travel down the west side of the park. Elaine Quijano reports.
A record number of world leaders are expected to convene Friday
The pope is preparing to give his first address before the United Nations General Assembly, where a record number of world leaders are expected to convene Friday. New York City is the second leg of the pontiff’s three-city visit to the United States. Margaret Brennan reports.
CBSN Papal Contributor Candida Moss and Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo join CBSN to discuss the Pope's Vespers at St. Patrick's Cathedral
CBSN Papal Contributor Candida Moss and Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo join CBSN to discuss the Pope's Vespers at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
CBSN Papal Contributor Candida Moss and Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo join CBSN to watch the Pope's first visit to New York City
CBSN Papal Contributor Candida Moss and Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo join CBSN to watch the Pope's first visit to New York City
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