Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican prepares for conclave
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
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Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins
Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis.
Catholic Church prepares to pick new pope
Sunday marks the final day of mourning for Pope Francis as church leaders look ahead to this week's conclave and selection of a new pope. CBS News' Chris Livesay is in Rome.
Trump's AI photo as pope sparks worldwide outrage
President Trump's attempt at papal humor sparked worldwide outrage on Saturday. With the conclave just days away, the White House released an AI-generated photo of him in full pope attire.
Stove installed in Sistine Chapel to burn ballots at conclave to elect new pope
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
Vatican prepares for conclave
Final preparations are underway to start the conclave, which will elect Pope Francis' successor. The Vatican released video of workers installing a stove where ballots will be burned during the process.
Robert Harris on why he wrote "Conclave"
More than 130 Catholic cardinals will soon sequester inside the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave to select the next pope. Robert Harris, author of the 2016 novel "Conclave," joins to discuss.
Could the next pope come from Africa?
The African continent is home to one-fifth of the world's Catholics. Many are hoping the next pope will come from their communities. Debora Patta reports.
Extended interview: "Conclave" author on choosing pope
Robert Harris, author of the 2016 novel "Conclave," spoke with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about what he learned while writing a book with a plot centered on the death of a pope and the secretive process of choosing his successor.
Vatican installs famous chimney
The Vatican installed the famous chimney that will notify the world when the conclave has chosen the next pope to lead the Catholic Church. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Conclave for new pope set for May 7
The Vatican has announced the papal conclave will begin on May 7. The congregation will determine who will succeed the late Pope Francis. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has more.
Where Trump, other leaders sat at Pope Francis' funeral
With delegations from about 130 countries present at Pope Francis' funeral, the seating chart needed to be organized accordingly.
Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Who will be pope next? 3 possible candidates
Who will be the next pope? Here's a look at some of the top possible papal candidates as the cardinals prepare for the papal conclave, which will likely take place in early May.
Pope Francis arrives at final resting place
Pallbearers carried Pope Francis' coffin into the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, where he will be entombed, following his funeral Mass at St. Peter's Square earlier on Saturday.
Pope Francis' coffin driven through Rome
The iconic open popemobile carried Pope Francis' coffin through a roughly 3-mile route through the streets of Rome to the pontiff's final resting place at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major.
How the next pope is chosen
Cardinals will attend a papal conclave within the coming weeks to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis at age 88, but not all will be eligible to vote. Here's what to know about the process.
Crowds await arrival of Pope Francis' coffin
CBS News' Seth Doane speaks with mourners gathering outside of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, where Pope Francis will be buried. CBS News papal and Vatican contributor Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo also explains why the pontiff chose this church to be his final resting place.
Final blessing of Pope Francis' coffin
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered the final commendation and valediction near the end of Pope Francis' funeral Mass on Saturday.
Pope Francis' coffin to travel by popemobile
Pope Francis' coffin will be placed on the open popemobile as it is taken to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome, where he will be laid to rest. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell reports.
Rare applause during homily for Pope Francis
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re's homily at Pope Francis' funeral drew rare applause from the crowd at St. Peter's Square on Saturday. "It's not usual that people clap during a homily at Mass," CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher said.
Homily shares pope's call to "build bridges"
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re referenced Pope Francis' emphasis on the importance of building bridges, not walls during his homily at Saturday's funeral Mass.
Watch: Full homily at Pope Francis' funeral
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered a nearly 20-minute homily at Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday morning.
Thousands honor Pope Francis' life at funeral
Thousands gathered at Pope Francis' funeral Mass at the Vatican to honor his life and legacy. The 88-year-old pontiff, who died on Monday, was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years.
First reading at Pope Francis' funeral
American Kielce Gussie, a Vatican News journalist, delivered the first reading at Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday.
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