Papal conclave starts Wednesday to choose the next pope
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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Cardinals from around the world have come together for the highly secretive process. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports from Vatican City.
Ahead of the momentous event, Cardinal Timothy Dolan shared his thoughts with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi on what's expected as the conclave unfolds.
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.
The cardinals of the Catholic Church have descended on the Vatican to begin the process in just days of electing a new pope. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The College of Cardinals is meeting to select the new pope. The event is called the "conclave," or in latin, con clave, which translates to "with key." The process to decide who will hold that key to the church is locked behind closed doors, veiled in secrecy. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
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Monsignor Kevin Irwin, priest of The Archdiocese of New York joins CBS New York to discuss the conclave and Pope Francis' funeral.
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Father Thomas Massaro, Jesuit Priest and Professor of Moral Theology, Fordham University joins CBS New York to discuss the pope's funeral arrangements.
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.
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David Gibson, Director, Center on Religion and Culture, Fordham University joins CBS New York to discuss Pope Francis' legacy.
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Timothy Cardinal Dolan will hold another mass in the pope's honor at noon Tuesday at the cathedral in midtown. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
The Vatican announced the funeral plans and released the first images of the pope lying in a coffin. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
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The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
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A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
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