Pope calls for global treaty to regulate artificial intelligence
Pope Francis argued that the risks of technology lacking human values of compassion, mercy, morality and forgiveness are too great.
Pope Francis argued that the risks of technology lacking human values of compassion, mercy, morality and forgiveness are too great.
Pope Francis has named 47-year-old Cristiano Guilherme Borro Barbosa as the new Auxiliary Bishop for the Boston Archdiocese.
The pope, who was slated to speak Saturday at COP28 in Dubai on climate issues, has been fighting a case of lung inflammation.
Francis, who will turn 87 next month, confirmed the lung inflammation but said he'd still travel to Dubai later this week to address a climate change conference.
Pope Francis has fired one of his fiercest critics, Joseph Strickland, the bishop of Tyler, Texas, after the Vatican said Strickland was asked to resign but refused. The Church investigated Strickland's governance of the diocese earlier this year. Strickland has accused Pope Francis of "undermining the deposit of faith." Joshua McElwee, a news editor for the National Catholic Reporter, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
It is rare for the pope to remove a bishop from office. The Vatican said it asked Strickland to resign Thursday, but he declined, prompting Francis to remove him from office two days later.
In several cases, the Church was vague, saying it would leave decisions up to what it termed "pastoral prudence."
After the Vatican published a bombshell letter from Pope Francis earlier this week in which he opened the door for priests to bless same-sex unions, the pope on Wednesday kicked off an important three-week-long meeting of Catholic bishops by saying "everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone" must be allowed in. Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Francis' big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church will include hot-button issues. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports the synod assembly will discuss priests being allowed to get married, if divorced and remarried Catholics should receive communion, whether women should be allowed to become deacons and how the church will handle LGBTQ community matters.
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Pope Francis opened a global summit of bishops on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday, saying the church needs to welcome everyone and lower its ideological barriers. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Pope Francis was responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality.
Pope Francis wrapped up his historic four-day visit to Mongolia on Monday. It's the first time any pope has visited the majority-Buddhist country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay recaps the trip.
Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday, becoming the first pontiff to visit the landlocked Asian country, which is home to fewer than 1,500 Catholics. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay, who is traveling with the pope, reports from the country's capital, Ulaanbaatar.
The pontiff urged Russian Catholic youth to embrace their heritage of the "enlightened Russian Empire."
Francis has previously quipped it was an "honor" to be attacked by Americans.
A massive gathering of Catholic youth came to an end Sunday with mass at a park in Portugal. Earlier in the festival, Pope Francis criticized local bishops after a report detailing sexual abuse of minors by clergy members for decades. Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Francis is presiding over World Youth Day, which some call "Catholic Woodstock." On Sunday, he will deliver the final mass of the event in Lisbon, Portugal. One million people are expected to attend.
Francis chastised bishops over "scandals that have marred" the church in Portugal, and called for survivors to be "accepted and listened to."
Pope Francis is in Lisbon, Portugal, for a weeklong celebration of World Youth Day. More than 1 million youth from around the world will attend the opening Mass, including 28,000 Americans and 60 U.S. bishops. Parishioners and a priest from an L.A. youth group, many from undocumented parents, tell CBS News that immigrants are the face of the Catholic Church in America today. Chris Livesay reports from Lisbon.
Pope Francis has arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, for the opening of World Youth Day, an event described as "Catholic Woodstock." More than 1 million young people from around the world are expected to attend this year's gathering. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on the pope's visit, his first trip since undergoing intestinal surgery in June.
Eighteen of the 21 new cardinals are younger than 80 and would be eligible to vote in a conclave.
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Friday morning. The 86-year-old pontiff spent nine days recovering after he underwent surgery to repair an abdominal hernia. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from the Convent of the Sisters of Santa Maria Bambina, where the pope made a surprise visit on his way back from hospital.
His surgeon quipped that the 86-year-old pontiff was "better than before' the surgery. Francis smiled and waved as he left the hospital.
Pope Francis' medical team said he was expected to leave the Rome hospital following a successful recovery from abdominal surgery.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said its long-time CEO, Bob Bakish, will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Delta Air Lines appears to have recovered the emergency slide that fell from a plane minutes after takeoff at JFK in the Rockaways.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
It's invasive, harmful and can regenerate from a tiny piece of its body — it's the hammerhead land planarian, and its been increasingly sighted in Ontario.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
Known as "The Man of Many Voices," 25-year-old comedian Matt Friend delivered a standout performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing his talent with 250 impressions of famous figures.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
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.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
The hit CBS series "NCIS" is celebrating its 1,000th episode across all franchises as the show's 21st season comes to an end. Rocky Carroll, who plays Leon Vance on the show, joins CBS News with more on the series.
All eyes are on Mike Johnson's House speakership tenure as lawmakers return from recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to oust Johnson for his foreign aid package that passed with bipartisan support.
A recent CBS News poll shows President Biden and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied in three swing states: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto looks at the latest data in the 2024 presidential election.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East as a new proposal takes shape for a temporary Israel-Hamas war cease-fire and potential hostage releases. CBS News contributor Robert Berger breaks down the latest in the negotiations.