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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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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.
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.
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.
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
CBS News spoke to parishioners at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart after the death of 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 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 died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
Pope Francis leaves behind a lasting legacy of change for the Catholic Church. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday.
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 made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
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.
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.
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.