Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates.
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Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates.
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, meaning cardinals have not elected a new pope in the latest round of conclave voting. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports from Rome.
A majority of Catholics look to the Pope and the Church's teachings for difficult moral questions.
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
Many Catholics in New York City and beyond joined in prayer Wednesday to seek divine guidance for the cardinals at the conclave. A special Mass was held in Douglaston, Queens.
The Filipino cardinal, who is 67, would be the first Asian to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The start of the process to select a new pope comes less than three weeks after the death of Pope Francis. The cardinals will remain sequestered until they reach a two-thirds consensus. CBS News New York's Tina Kraus reports from Vatican City.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 conclave, they will decide.
Cardinals from around the world have come together for the highly secretive process. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports from Vatican City.
The countdown is on for the highly secretive conclave to elect the next pope. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi has the latest on the preparations in Rome.
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan, the archbishop of New York, is responding to an AI-generated image of President Trump dressed as the pope.
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
Covering the funeral of Pope Francis was a deeply meaningful "full circle" moment for CBS News New York's Tony Aiello.
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
Monday marks day 3 of the official nine day mourning period for Pope Francis after his funeral over the weekend. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some longstanding traditions.
Pope Francis' body is on display at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday.
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
Huge lines of people have been filing into the basilica, where the pope's body will remain until Friday before his funeral Saturday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
