Dual pope canonization a "continuity of change," cardinal says
For 50 years, from Pope John XXIII through Pope John Paul II and on to Pope Francis, there has been one simple message uniting them all, Cardinal Donald Wuerl says
"Two Pope Saints"
John Paul II and John XXIII sainted by Pope Francis
History was made at the Vatican as Pope Francis proclaimed former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints
Pope Francis makes John Paul II and John XXIII saints
Roman Catholic Church sees first-ever dual canonization ceremony as pontiff continues to buck thousands of years of tradition
Pilgrims flock to Vatican ahead of dual canonization
The Catholic faithful from around the world are converging on Rome ahead of the historic canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
Group of Americans makes pilgrimage to see double canonization
Yurek Majcherczyk has a special connection with Pope John Paul II related to 9/11
Pope John XXIII
A look at the life and papacy of Pope John XXIII
From the archives: The election of Pope John XXIII
From the CBS News archives, watch as the College of Cardinals announces the election of Pope John XXIII in front of a massive crowd in Vatican City
From the archives: Massive crowds come see Pope John Paul II celebrate Mass in Central Park
From the CBS News archives, throngs of people turn out to get a glimpse of Pope John Paul II as he celebrates Mass in New York City's Central Park in 1995. CBS News Peter Van Sant reports
From the archives: CBS News Special Report - The election of Pope John Paul II
From the CBS News archives, a special report from the Vatican covers the surprise election of Cardinal Karol Jozef Wojtyla of Warsaw, Poland, as the 264th pope. Wojtyla, chosen as the first non-Italian pope since the 1500s, chose the name John Paul II
Pope dual canonization: Inside the controversy
John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints by Pope Francis but rules have been waived and miracles have been questioned
What makes this canonization ceremony special?
Vatican's double saint-making ceremony brings big change to 2,000-year-old Church, as did the men becoming saints
Two popes to become saints as two popes look on
Allen Pizzey reports on the process that was fast-tracked and usually takes decades, if not centuries
Bloodied shirt, unwashed fork: John Paul II relics abound ahead of his canonization
Relics of beloved pope are gaining heightened significance - as well as a surge of veneration – before he is declared a saint
Pope John Paul II
A look at the life and papacy of Pope John Paul II
Vatican set to canonize revolutionary pontiff along with John Paul II
John XXIII, fondly remembered as the "Good Pope," ushered in a modern Catholic Church in the 1960s
Woman allegedly healed by John Paul II miracle: "He's already a saint"
Floribeth Mora's doctors say her aneurysm disappeared after image of pope spoke to her, clearing way for late pontiff to be declared saint
Dual canonization of popes to highlight "heroic sanctity," Cardinal Dolan says
Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will be declared saints in historic dual canonization that is expected to draw 3 million people
Italy police recover relic containing Pope JPII’s blood
Cloth stained with late pontiff’s blood found in garage of 2 suspected drug addicts arrested over theft from church
Against his will, Pope John Paul II's notes in print
Pope commissioned personal secretary to burn his personal notes, but they were kept and some are being published before he's declared a saint
Pope John Paul II to be canonized this spring
Vatican announces date for Pope Francis to hold joint canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII
Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized
Pope Francis set to bestow the Catholic Church's highest honor on two of his predecessors
Pope Francis clears John Paul II for sainthood
Pontiff approves 2nd miracle attributed to John Paul II who died in 2005, and announces another predecessor, John XXIII, also to be made saint
Pope John Paul II being cleared for sainthood: Vatican
The Vatican reports Pope John Paul II is being cleared for sainthood
Remembering Pope John Paul II
60 Minutes reports on one of the most beloved popes of all time: John Paul II
Remembering Pope John Paul II
60 Minutes reports on one of the most beloved popes of all time: John Paul II
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Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
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Terror probe after 2 stabbed at former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris
"I saw a guy that was in his 30s or 40s with an axe in his hand who was walking behind a victim covered in blood," a witness said.
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Amy Coney Barrett pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Barrett said Ginsburg "not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them."
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Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
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Amy Coney Barrett pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Barrett said Ginsburg "not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them."
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
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Trump: Barrett "will defend your God-given rights and freedoms"
Republicans have sought to capitalize on Mr. Trump's nominees to the Supreme Court.
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The New Season in theater: The show will go on, some day
With the "Great White Way" dark since March, audiences are awaiting the time when live theatrical productions will once again tread the boards
The New Season in theater
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Dax Shepard reveals he relapsed after 16 years of sobriety
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The Lumineers perform “Cleopatra”
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The Lumineers perform “Life In The City”
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Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
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Amazon launches flying camera for the home
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Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
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TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
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Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
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Less than 10% of Americans had virus antibodies as of July, study finds
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U.S. soars past 7 million COVID-19 cases as some states relax restrictions
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Florida lifts all coronavirus restaurant restrictions statewide
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Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
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Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
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A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
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US executes first Black man since federal executions resumed
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
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The Lumineers perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You.”
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