Pope Leo calls for hope amid global conflicts on his first Easter as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
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Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
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Pope Francis, the groundbreaking leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. A look back at his legacy as tributes pour in from around the world.
POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST with Norah O’Donnell
Pope Francis sits down for a global exclusive interview with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell from the Vatican. In a wide-ranging conversation, Francis speaks about the wars across the world, immigration, climate change, his vision for the Catholic Church and his legacy. Ahead of the Church’s first World Children’s Day, the Pontiff talks about children as hope for the future.
Pope visits Turkey's Blue Mosque for meeting with religious leaders
Pope Leo toured the 17th-century mosque, but did not pray there.
Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada
The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.
Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Pope hospitalized with respiratory infection
Pope Francis has been hospitalized with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff is expected to receive treatment for several days. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Rome to discuss the breaking news.
5/19/2024: Pope Francis; Cuban Spycraft; The Album
First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
5/12/2024: A Week in Israel; A Web of Intrigue
First, a report on Israel's fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran. And, a look at a Marine veteran’s work to help North Koreans.
Pope apologizes for slapping woman's hand away
In a New Year's message, Pope Francis denounced violence against women, saying they should be treated with dignity. He also apologized for his response when a woman roughly grabbed his hand, pulling him toward her. The pope slapped her hand away before turning from the crowd. He said he lost patience and called it a "bad example."
Christmas celebrations around the world
Christians around the world are celebrating Christmas. Many gathered in churches, including the national cathedral in Washington D.C. At the Vatican, thousands of faithful filled Saint Peter's Square to hear Pope Francis' Christmas day message of overcoming darkness. Mola Lenghi reports.
Pope bars "pontifical secret" in clergy abuse
Pope Francis is taking major new steps to open up the Catholic Church's handling of alleged sexual abuse by priests. The Vatican has announced that clergy abuse cases will no longer be handled as a so-called "pontifical secret." Officials say that will allow bishops to cooperate more openly with police and alleged victims. Seth Doane reports.
Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce on "The Two Popes"
In 2013 the unthinkable happened: a pope resigned, and another became head of the Vatican. For the first time in six centuries, the Catholic Church had two popes. The new film "The Two Popes" imagines what conversations between the 85-year-old Pope Benedict XVI (played by Sir Anthony Hopkins) and Pope Francis (played by Jonathan Pryce) would have sounded like — and since both pontiffs disagreed on most everything, not all of that conversation is polite. Correspondent Tracy Smith talked with Hopkins and Pryce about their star-making movies, faith, and friendship.
Pope Francis visits Japan
Pope Francis has begun his three-day visit to Japan where he will be taking a stand against nuclear weapons. The pope has plans to stop in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki to pay tribute to the victims killed during the nuclear bombings in 1945. Anna Matranga is in Tokyo with more on his trip.
Pope Francis arrives in Thailand
Pope Francis is beginning a week-long trip to Asia with a visit to Thailand. It's his first trip to the country, and it coincides with the 350th anniversary of the first papal mission there. CBS News' Anna Matranga reports from Bangkok.
Will pope allow priest in the Amazon to marry?
In a CBS News poll, nearly 70% of Catholic Americans say they favor letting Catholic priests marry, while 25% remain opposed. The push for married priests could become a reality in a remote part of the Amazon, if Pope Francis agrees. Seth Doane reports.
Catholic bishops in Amazon propose ordination of married deacons
Catholic bishops from around the world are calling for married deacons in the Amazon to be ordained as priests. Church leaders made the highly controversial recommendation to Pope Francis, who must give final approval. It is aimed at easing the severe shortage of priests in the Amazon.
The saint and the pope
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires chose his papal name, he took that of the founder of the Franciscan order. Mo Rocca looks into the history of St. Francis and how his teachings shaped the Church and the papacy of Pope Francis.
Scott Pelley talks with President Obama about his time with the pope in Rome
Scott Pelley talks with President Obama about his time with the pope in Rome. And, hear what Pope Francis did that no pope has ever done before.
The archbishop of Boston tells Norah O'Donnell about working with Pope Francis to remake the Catholic Church and combat child abuse
The archbishop of Boston tells Norah O'Donnell about working with Pope Francis to remake the Catholic Church and combat child abuse. O'Donnell's report will air on Sunday, September 6 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Pope Francis has the last word on his own security, which always puts the people he serves ahead of his own safety
Pope Francis has the last word on his own security, which always puts the people he serves ahead of his own safety. Watch Scott Pelley’s report Sunday, September 20 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
A rare look at Pope Francis
"Pope Francis -- A Man of His Word" shows the pontiff in a revealing interview, speaking without notes. "60 Minutes" meets the man who made the film. Jon Wertheim reports.
A rare look at Pope Francis
"Pope Francis: A Man of His Word" shows the pontiff in a revealing interview, speaking without notes. 60 Minutes meets the man who made the film, Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT
The Funeral of Pope Francis | Special Report
Thousands of mourners bid farewell to Pope Francis, known as the "People's Pope," in a ceremony on Saturday, April 26. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell and John Dickerson anchored live coverage of the funeral service outside of St. Peter's Basilica.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" made in talks as Israel, Lebanon renew truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Israel strikes Lebanon following a ceasefire announcement.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
Senate to hold "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding ahead of final passage
The Senate is set to begin what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found alive: "Miracle"
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
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Senate to hold "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding ahead of final passage
The Senate is set to begin what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
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SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
These are the best airlines in 2026, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy's annual ranking gives extra weight to affordability this year as higher fuel costs and airline fees squeeze travelers.
Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall
A Virginia woman alleges she suffered serious injuries after slipping on what appeared to be mashed potatoes at an Outback Steakhouse.
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Senate to hold "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding ahead of final passage
The Senate is set to begin what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people
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Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found alive: "Miracle"
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
Endangered Tasmanian devil named Mary escapes wildlife park
Wildlife experts backed by a sniffer dog and a thermal-imaging drone operator are searching for the "extremely shy" marsupial, officials said.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" in talks; Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
North Korea announces opening of a new nuclear facility
State media photos showed what appeared to be a large centrifuge hall, indicating the plant is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium.
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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.
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.
Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout
Microsoft announced a slew of new AI products during its annual Microsoft Build developers conference in San Francisco. Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft vice president, speaks with CBS News about the product.
Meta unveils new AI business agent
Businesses can now expand their AI customer service with Meta's help. Senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to talk about that and some of the other big tech stories of the day.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as AG
President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche, who served as his personal attorney before his second term in the White House, as U.S. attorney general. This comes despite intense backlash over a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" for people who allege they were victims of government persecution. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
1 dead, 3 hurt in high school graduation shooting in Northern California, officials say
One person died and three others, including a child, were injured in a shooting Wednesday night at a high school graduation in Northern California, officials said.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Coast Guard searching in Lynette Hooker case
A team of specialized Coast Guard divers and investigators have been searching the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas for missing Michigan mother Lynette Hooker. Cristian Benavides reports.
FBI kills hostage-taker in California
A 15-hour standoff at a bank building in Bakersfield, California, ended Wednesday after all hostages were freed and the suspect was killed by the FBI. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
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Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
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U.S. college student missing in Japan
A search is underway for James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn student who went missing on a family trip to Japan. His parents believe their son was headed to a hiking trail before disappearing. Anna Coren reports.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as AG
President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche, who served as his personal attorney before his second term in the White House, as U.S. attorney general. This comes despite intense backlash over a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" for people who allege they were victims of government persecution. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Knicks top Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals after erasing a 14-point deficit. Nate Burleson recaps the game.
Nick Saban testifies on NIL reform
Retired Alabama football coach Nick Saban testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in support of legislation to regulate the NCAA's name, image and likeness rules. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Suspect killed after standoff at bank
After nearly 16 hours, all hostages being held inside a California bank were safely rescued and the suspect barricaded inside was killed by an elite FBI team, officials say. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.