Pope Leo XIV outlines his vision for the papacy in 1st formal audience
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
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Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.
Pope Leo's first message as Americans celebrate
Pope Leo XIV's first homily was historic both for the language, and the man who spoke it. Chris Livesay reports.
Nancy Pelosi on first American pope, Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV spent his first full day on the job presiding over Friday mass at the Sistine Chapel. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins "America Decides" with her reaction to the first American pontiff and more.
Louis Prevost on brother becoming new pope
A special mass was held at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral on Friday to celebrate the first American pope being elected to lead the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV's brother, Louis Prevost, joins CBS News to discuss his family life before the papacy and more.
New Pope Leo XIV honored by Trump: "What excitement"
Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago and attended Villanova University, was elected as the new pope on Thursday and chose Leo XIV as his papal name.
The significance of the first American pope
On Thursday, Catholic cardinals elected the first American pope in the Church's history. Robert Frances Prevost, from Chicago, chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Michael Sean Winters, columnist at the Catholic Reporter, and Candida Moss, CBS News papal contributor, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Chicago priest recalls time with Pope Leo XIV
A priest who went to seminary school with the newly elected American pontiff remembers him as intelligent and compassionate. CBS News Chicago's Sabrina Franza sat down with Father Mark Francis to learn more about Pope Leo XIV.
Takeaways from Pope Leo XIV's election
On Thursday, Catholic cardinals elected American Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV. Michael Sean Winters, columnist at the Catholic Reporter, and Candida Moss, CBS News papal contributor, join with analysis.
How U.S. Catholics see the role of the Church and the pope in their lives — CBS News poll
A majority of Catholics look to the Pope and the Church's teachings for difficult moral questions.
Will next pope mirror Francis on immigration?
During his papacy, Pope Francis was steadfast in his support for immigration, even at times clashing with President Trump. Will the next pope hold a similar view? Bishop Mark Seitz, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Day 1 of conclave ends without new pope
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel after Wednesday's first round of conclave voting, indicating a pope hasn't been chosen. Maurice DuBois and Norah O'Donnell led CBS News' special report.
What U.S. Catholics are looking for in the next pope — CBS News poll
Pope Francis leaves a Catholic Church seen as more in touch.
Here Comes the Sun: Woody Harrelson and more
Actor Woody Harrelson sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his current projects, his religious upbringing, and his love for television. Then, Seth Doane travels to Venice, Italy, to learn about Venetian carnival masks. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Supreme Court hears charter school case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in an Oklahoma case involving the separation of church and state. The justices are weighing whether to allow what would be the nation's first publicly-funded religious charter school. Jan Crawford has details.
Religious charter schools case arguments
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a landmark case that could establish the nation's first religious charter school. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Thousands bid farewell as Pope Francis laid to rest
An estimated 250,000 people, 50 world leaders and representatives from more than 160 nations attended the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. A plain wooden box, the simple coffin chosen by the pope himself, became the day's central symbol, a ceremony shaped to strip back the ornate rituals of papal burial. John Dickerson has more.
Eye on America: Miss Piggy turns 50
In New York, we share an exclusive interview with Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet and feminist icon, to look back on her 50 years of stardom. Also, we take you inside a grassroots movement calling for women priests in the Catholic church. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
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."
What's behind legal case over LGBT books in class
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major religious rights case. A group of Christian, Muslim and Jewish parents sued the school board in Maryland's largest district after their children were not allowed to opt out of lessons involving LGBT characters and themes. Jan Crawford has details.
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.
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.
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.
Watch Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death Monday morning.
Pastor on state of religion in America
Jericka Duncan reports on a new Pew Research study about how Americans view religion and spirituality and speaks with a New York City pastor about the young people he's seeing in his congregation.
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