Pope Francis marks New Year as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict
Pope Francis has marked the New Year by presiding over Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a day after his retired predecessor's death.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict dies at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died just days after the Vatican announced the 95-year-old was in ill health. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay looks back at his life and CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane discusses the late pontiff's legacy.
Pope Emeritus Benedict's legacy
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is remembered for breaking several Catholic Church traditions, including becoming the first sitting pontiff to retire from the position in nearly 600 years. CBS News anchor Lana Zak spoke with Candida Moss, Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham, about the late pope's legacy.
Benedict XVI, the first pope in centuries to resign, dies at age 95
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
Retired Pope Benedict lucid, stable but still in serious condition
Pope Francis asked people to keep praying for his predecessor "in these difficult hours."
Retired Pope Benedict is "very sick": Vatican
The Vatican has confirmed that former Pope Benedict is very ill, saying that his health has "worsened in the last hours." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined Debra Alfarone from the Vatican with more.
Pope warns Vatican staff an "elegant demon" lurks among them
Pope Francis said those living in the heart of the Catholic Church "could easily fall into the temptation of thinking we are safe, better than others."
Inquest sought in bid to solve mystery of missing "Vatican girl"
"The disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi is a black hole in the history of this country," the family's lawyer said.
Anti-abortion priest defrocked for "blasphemous" social media posts
His bishop repeatedly told Frank Pavone to stop his partisan activism for Donald Trump.
Pope heard in secret recording about payments to free nun held hostage
The broadcast of the pope's own voice in the courtroom marked a surreal new chapter in a trial that has already seen plenty of twists.
Suspected bank robber thwarted by tunnel collapsing on him
The man was brought out from under Rome's streets alive after a day-long operation involving dozens of emergency workers.
Pope lands in Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology for school abuse
Pope Francis began a fraught visit to Canada to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools.
Angelo Sodano, once-powerful Vatican prelate, dies at 94
Sodano served until 2006 as the Holy See's No. 2 official in the role of secretary of state.
Pope Francis kisses a Ukrainian flag, denounces "massacre in Bucha"
The pope lamented "cruelty that is increasingly horrendous" in Russia's war on Ukraine and slammed the "impotence of international organizations" for failing to stop it.
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President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare; McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs
WorldView: Deadly shooting near Mexican resort
Two suspected gang members have been killed in a shooting in a popular Mexican resort area. A candidate in Honduras' presidential race has been arrested. Pope Francis appointed a woman to the second highest-ranking position in the Vatican City's governorship. And the Biden administration approves an arms sale with Saudi Arabia. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with headlines from around the world.
Pope visits Myanmar
Pope Francis opened a trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh on Monday by immediately addressing the crisis over Myanmar's crackdown on Rohingya Muslims. University of Birmingham theology professor Candida Moss joins CBSN to discuss the pope's trip.
Vatican McDonald's
McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs. Seth Doane has more.
Pope Francis & Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose was privileged to meet Pope Francis this weekend in Vatican City. Rose was there for a "60 Minutes" report and a historic conference that brought together Fortune 500 CEOs with religious, academic and labor leaders. He also interviewed Cardinal Peter Turkson, a high-ranking Vatican official from Ghana who often appears on lists as a possible successor to the pope. They discussed how businesses can help the less fortunate.
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On Monday, Cuba will begin a week-long, choreographed farewell to its long-time leader Fidel Castro. Cubans are grieving as the death of Fidel Castro is beginning to set in; Pope Francis elevated three American bishops to the prestigious post of cardinal over the weekend.
Lizzy Myers has a genetic condition that will likely cause her to go blind
Little Lizzy Myers is crossing big things off her visual bucket list. We first introduced you to the 5-year-old last year, who has a genetic condition that will likely cause her to go blind. Her parents developed a visual bucket list so she could see the world. That included a trip to Rome, where the family had a special interaction with Pope Francis. Debora Patta reports.
n his continued efforts to open the church to the public, Pope Francis has opened his private summer home, Castel Gandolfo, to the pubic
In his continued efforts to open the church to the public, Pope Francis has opened his private summer home, Castel Gandolfo, to the public. A retreat to popes since the 17th century, Castel Gandolfo will now be a tourist destination, accessible by a weekly train that links Vatican City to the castle known as the Apostolic Palace. Allen Pizzey reports.
Vatican lost more than $100 million from COVID-19 pandemic
A sharp drop in tourism because of the coronavirus has led the Holy See to cut pay for cardinals, priests and nuns.
Pope, citing pandemic impact, cuts pay for cardinals and other Vatican clerics
As the pandemic pummels Vatican revenues, Pope Francis orders 10% pay cuts for cardinals and smaller cuts for priests and nuns who work at the Holy See.
Pope expands women's roles in Church, but draws a line at priesthood
Francis has changed a 1972 rule that said only men could serve at the altar in virtually any capacity, but he's drawn a clear line under priesthood.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Patrick Clancy's wife: "I don't understand how the story's been so twisted"
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path
The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
Use of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"
The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.
Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
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Senator urges Trump to press Xi on Chinese info Iran may be using to target troops
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
More missing women linked to "house of horrors" in Philadelphia. Here's what we know.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 20)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path
The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
Use of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"
The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Senator urges Trump to press Xi on Chinese info Iran may be using to target troops
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
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AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
What the Fed's rate hike reveals about Warsh, Trump and inflation
The Fed's first rate hike in more than three years underscores the challenge of taming inflation as the Iran war drags on.
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FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path
The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
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Senator urges Trump to press Xi on Chinese info Iran may be using to target troops
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia
Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
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Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Princess Diana's brother makes new claims
The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles seemed "upbeat" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer's conversation with Mark Phillips on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
From the archives: Bob Mackie on being dressmaker to the stars
Nine-time Emmy-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, who clothed such musical and comedic talents as Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 21, 2003 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mackie talked with correspondent Rita Braver about how a star-struck kid growing up outside Hollywood became a dressmaker to the stars, and what fascinates him about divas. He also talked about the tragic death of his son, Robin, from AIDS.
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Director addresses AI fears in new film
Expert whistleblowers and frontier tech CEOs are calling for government oversight and boundaries for artificial intelligence development after a series of incidents where AI agents went rogue. Director Daniel Roher explains how conversations around AI motivated him to make "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Use of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"
The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.
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.
Analyzing the fight over AI regulations
Patrick McGee, a contributing writer for The Free Press, says AI firms "are not jogging...they're still sprinting" despite agreeing to pace the frontier. Here's the latest.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has released a statement explaining his vote and offering his account of the jury's deliberations.
Facing 10 years in prison, ex-budget official flees U.S. by boat and plane
Kosta Diamantis is now a fugitive in Greece after fleeing the U.S. by boat and plane ahead of his sentencing for corruption, his lawyer and prosecutors said.
Woman found guilty in death of reporter covering Super Bowl in New Orleans
Danette Colbert was also convicted of racketeering following the death of Telemundo's Adan Manzano, who had been visiting New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.
The Toll of Jury Duty: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
A juror from the Lindsay Clancy trial shares how weeks of graphic testimony, emotional evidence, and the weight of deliberations continued to affect life for jurors outside the courtroom. Psychiatrist Michelle DiBlasi expands on the mental cost of jury duty with CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul, discussing juror stress, vicarious trauma, and why, for some, the effects of a trial can linger long after it ends.
Michigan synagogue reopens after attack
A man drove into Detroit's Temple Israel synagogue with a car full of explosives in March, investigators say. The only person he killed in the attempted terror attack was himself. Now, the synagogue is finally reopening, just in time for the Jewish high holidays.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Trump threatens Iran with annihilation
President Trump told Axios that his next move could be to "annihilate" Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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Expert whistleblowers and frontier tech CEOs are calling for government oversight and boundaries for artificial intelligence development after a series of incidents where AI agents went rogue. Director Daniel Roher explains how conversations around AI motivated him to make "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Michigan synagogue reopens after terror attack
The congregation at Michigan's Temple Israel is returning for the first time since the synagogue was targeted in a terror attack.
What world leaders are doing at the U.N.
World leaders will gather in New York City next week for the U.N. General Assembly, with several heads of state and other government officials expected to speak, including President Trump. The gathering will feature several days of high-level debates on global issues. Here's what to expect.
Analyzing the fight over AI regulations
Patrick McGee, a contributing writer for The Free Press, says AI firms "are not jogging...they're still sprinting" despite agreeing to pace the frontier. Here's the latest.