The Vatican's Orphans
For decades, unwed mothers in Italy were pressured to give up children born out of wedlock. Thousands were sent to America. Now, some families are reuniting and looking for answers.
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Pope thrills hundreds of thousands of young Catholics at youth festival
For the past week, these bands of young Catholics from around the world have poured into Rome for their special Jubilee celebration.
Philly archbishop gifts Eagles Super Bowl cap to Pope Leo XIV
Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gave Pope Leo XIV an Eagles hat while visiting the Vatican on Wednesday.
Chicago Catholic church hosts relic from soon-to-be millennial saint
People attending mass Tuesday night at St. Hedwig Church in the Bucktown neighborhood got to see the relic from Carlo Acutis.
Catholic leaders visit Gaza
Christian leaders made a rare visit to Gaza after an Israeli strike destroyed the enclave's only church. The United Nations and Pope Leo condemned the strike, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for the strike after a phone call with President Trump.
Israel says it regrets strike on Gaza church
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Pope Leo XIV a day after a deadly Israeli airstrike hit the only Catholic Church in Gaza. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Catholic Church says 3 killed as Israeli strike hits church in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV said he was "deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack" on the Catholic Church in Gaza.
Deadly strike at Gaza Catholic church
At least two people died after an apparent Israeli strike slammed Gaza's only Catholic church where many Palestinians were sheltering. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Full interview: Cardinal Michael Czerny
Cardinal Michael Czerny, a papal elector from Canada, discusses the important role of Pope Leo XIV and the talents that make him uniquely qualified to lead the Catholic Church — like his "great ability to listen." Plus, he speaks to CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay about threats to work, finding a sense of humanity, and why the papacy is "not a political position."
The Magdalen Laundries
Inside Ireland's Magdalen laundries women were virtual prisoners, condemned to a life of servitude, for perceived sins of the flesh. Steve Kroft reports on revelations that have shocked the Irish people, embarrassed the Catholic Church, and tarnished the country's image.
Digging into the Catholic growth in Atlanta
The first U.S.-born pope to lead the Catholic Church was officially installed as the bishop of Rome over the weekend. His leadership is expected to strengthen ties between the Church and its American followers. Skyler Henry reports on the rise of Catholicism in Atlanta.
Pope Leo accused of mishandling sex abuse claims
A victim-protection group has unveiled documents from a whistleblower accusing Pope Leo XIV of mishandling sexual abuse allegations during his time as a bishop in Peru. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Feds call abuse reporting law "anti-Catholic" as church vows excommunication
Priests are required to report child abuse or neglect to Washington state law enforcement after learning about the crime through confessions.
American-born Pope Leo XIV begins papacy
Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV received the symbols of his office during a historic inaugural Mass at the Vatican. He urged an end to global conflict and unity within the Catholic Church, as world leaders including Vice President JD Vance and President Volodymr Zelenskyy looked on.
Vance meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, gives him a Chicago Bears jersey
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at the Vatican, amid a push by the White House for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
Pope Leo XIV takes helm of Catholic Church amid a priest shortage in the U.S.
Between 1970 and 2024, the number of Catholic priests fell by more than 40% in the U.S.
Will American pope spark interest in priesthood?
Pope Leo XIV has made clear he needs help tending his flock as he asked for prayers for vocations. It comes as there is a shortage of priests, especially, Elaine Quijano reports, in the United States.
The papacy of Leo XIV begins
Robert Prevost, a tennis-loving, Wordle-playing White Sox fan from Chicago, is now leader of the world's nearly 1.5 billion Catholics. Vatican observers describe what the election of Leo XIV, the first pope from America, means for the faithful, and the world.
Pope Leo XIV outlines his vision for the papacy in 1st formal audience
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
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.
Pope Leo XIV's longtime friend describes him
Catholics around the world are welcoming the new head of the church, Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born pontiff also spent much of his life in Peru, and is a dual American-Peruvian citizen. Father John Lydon lived in the same community as the pope for 10 years in Peru and attended Villanova together. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What's Pope Leo XIV doing on his first full day as pontiff?
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.
Pope Leo's first message as Americans celebrate
Pope Leo XIV's first homily was historic both for the language, and the man who spoke it. Chris Livesay reports.
The pope election that stunned the world
The election of an American pope stunned the world. CBS News takes a look back.
Will Pope Leo welcome LGBTQ Catholics?
Catholics are waiting to see what changes Pope Leo XIV makes to church policies, and what policies from Pope Francis he continues. One question -- how welcoming will he be to the LGBTQ community? Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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