Pope Francis changed the rules for papal burial
Thousands of mourners have filled St. Peter's Basilica, paying final respects to Pope Francis in a powerful show of devotion and grief. Chris Livesay has the latest.
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Pope Francis lying in state for 3 days ahead of funeral at the Vatican
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.
Mourners bid Pope Francis farewell
Pope Francis is lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days before his funeral on Saturday. CBS News' Tina Kraus has the latest from Rome.
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.
Vance says it was "pretty crazy" that he met Pope Francis in his last 24 hours
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
Vatican shares some details of Pope Francis' "discreet death"
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's Square one last time.
Pope Francis lies in open coffin at Vatican
Cardinals are coming from all over the world, not only to mourn Pope Francis, but to start looking forward. Seth Doane spoke to Vatican spokesman Andrea Tornielli about the pontiff and his desire to be more like those he served.
Former principal on pope's visit to school
People around the world are remembering Pope Francis, including here in the U.S. Back in 2015, Pope Francis visited New York City, stopping at "Our Lady Queen of Angels School" in East Harlem. Joanne Walsh, the principal at the time, tells "The Daily Report" about meeting him. But first, CBS News New York reporter Tony Aiello has more on the pope's funeral preparations.
How Pope Francis guided modern Catholics
Pope Francis' impact on modern Catholics and their priorities will be part of his lasting legacy. Austen Ivereigh, a journalist and Pope Francis biographer, joins CBS News with more.
Houston Catholics mourn Pope Francis, reflect on legacy
CBS News spoke to parishioners at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart after the death of Pope Francis.
World prepares to celebrate Pope Francis
Thousands of mourners are arriving in Rome after news emerged of Pope Francis' death. The Vatican is set to commemorate the Catholic Church's leader in the coming days. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell reports.
Pope Francis' funeral details revealed
Pope Francis left behind instructions to make his funeral and burial as simple as possible. This comes as the Vatican prepares to carry out a centuries-long tradition in the Catholic Church. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has the latest, and Michael Sean Winters, a reporter with The National Catholic Reporter, joins CBS News with more details on the conclave process.
Pope Francis mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
How Pope Francis reshaped the Catholic Church
Pope Francis leaves behind a lasting legacy of change for the Catholic Church. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains.
Mother recounts being blessed by Pope Francis
As the world mourns Pope Francis, some Catholics are sharing memories and stories of how he affected their lives. Mychael Schilmoeller, a mother from Minnesota, met the pontiff in 2020 while eight months pregnant and joins CBS News to share the experience.
Pope Francis' embrace of people on the margins
When Pope Francis first appeared after his election in 2013, he did so in a simple white cassock with a wooden cross. Francis was also the first pope from Latin America -- celebrated for his humility and love for the people. James Grimaldi, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins to discuss.
Biden pays tribute to Pope Francis
Former President Joe Biden reacted to the death of Pope Francis on Monday, calling him "one of the most consequential leaders of our time." John McCarthy, former Biden White House liaison to the Catholic Church, joins CBS News to discuss the late pontiff's relationships with U.S. policymakers.
How the world is mourning Pope Francis
A period of mourning is starting for the world's roughly 1.3 billion Roman Catholics as they remember and honor the life and service of Pope Francis. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Houston Catholics reflect on Pope Francis' legacy
At churches around the country, mourners left flowers, lit candles and offered prayers for Pope Francis. Janet Shamlian visited one of the largest and fastest-growing dioceses in the U.S.
Key dates in the life of Pope Francis — from Buenos Aires to Rome
Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday.
Looking back at Pope Francis' impact on the Catholic Church
A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the Church closer to the people.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
Doctor explains Pope Francis' cause of death
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday morning at 88. The Vatican says he died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Mourners gather in Rome to honor Pope Francis
Catholics around the world have begun a nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 following a stroke and subsequent heart failure. CBS News papal contributor Frank Rocca has the latest from Vatican City. Then, Joe Ferullo, CEO and publisher of the National Catholic Reporter, joins to unpack the late pontiff's legacy.
Trump, FLOTUS to attend Pope Francis' funeral
President Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome. The president paid his respects to the late pontiff during an Easter egg roll at the White House on Monday. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Bondi Beach shooting hero says he just wanted to save innocent people
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding to $2 billion
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Trump's administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91
At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Brigitte Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability.
1 dead after 2 helicopters crash in southern N.J.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
Ski patroller dies after getting caught in California avalanche, another hurt
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Mine in South Korean to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal
China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
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U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding to $2 billion
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Trump's administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. Editor's note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 17, 2025.
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding to $2 billion
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Trump's administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
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Bondi Beach shooting hero says he just wanted to save innocent people
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
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Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
2025: The year's top movies
"Sunday Morning" checks out the highest-grossing films of the past year.
2025: The year's top music
"Sunday Morning" checks out Spotify's top streaming hits of the past year.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Dad uses cellphone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Helicopters collide above New Jersey
One pilot is dead and another has life-threatening injuries after the helicopters they were operating collided in mid-air above New Jersey, about 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. CBS Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has more.
Inside the comeback of California condors
More than a dozen California condors born in captivity are getting their first flights of freedom. Joy Benedict reports.
Bondi Beach hero speaks out
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, spoke with CBS News for an exclusive interview. Jericka Duncan reports.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
Large gas leak north of Los Angeles
Utility crews in California are trying to determine the cause of a rupture in a massive natural gas line that forced a major interstate to shut down. Andres Gutierrez has more.