Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.
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The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.
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The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
A U.S. bishop thought it was unlikely that Catholic cardinals would break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick a pope from the states, but it has happened.
The cardinal electors of the Catholic Church elected an American from among their own ranks on Thursday to serve as the new pope. Hear his first remarks as pontiff.
The question on everyone's mind is who the new pope will be? Speculation and anticipation swirled in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican ahead of the new pope emerging.
A marching band and and the Swiss Guards arrived in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after the election of the new pope.
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White smoke has emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that a new pope has been chosen with a decisive vote by the cardinal electors gathered for the papal conclave. Watch team coverage.
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.
We are now in day 2 of the Conclave, this after black smoke billowed out of the chimney from the Sistine Chapel earlier this morning, signaling the Cardinals have yet to elect a new Pope. History is in the process of being made at the Vatican where 133 Cardinals are taking part in the selection process deciding the next Pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Jai Agnish, Director Of Communications of the Diocese Of Paterson, explains what's next.
We saw black smoke come from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel for a second time earlier this morning signaling still no new Pope. Father Thomas Massaro, Professor of Moral Theology at Fordham University, explains what's next.
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.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi has the latest from the Vatican and Tony Aiello tells us about a special Mass held in Douglaston, Queens to pray for the cardinals as they make their decision.
Bishop Kevin Sweeney, Diocese of Paterson joins CBS New York to talk more about this papal 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.
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A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
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The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
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