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Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, a Dominican friar and the editor of Our Sunday Visitor magazine, spoke with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois as the cardinal electors took the oath of secrecy ahead of the start of the papal conclave.
As the cardinal electors took the oath of secrecy before the start of the papal conclave, CBS News took a look at some of the top prospective candidates to succeed the late Pope Francis.
New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan took an oath of secrecy along with 132 other electors inside the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave.
The 133 cardinal electors took the oath of secrecy before starting the papal conclave inside the Sistine Chapel.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
Should the Catholic Church welcome gay families? Should it welcome women at the altar? As 133 cardinals prepare for the 2025 conclave, they will decide.
The cardinals arrived inside the Sistine Chapel following a procession from the Pauline Chapel. They then sang two prayers and the ancient hymn, "Veni, creator Spiritus."
The cardinals sang the "Litany of the Saints" as they walked into the Sistine Chapel for the start of the papal conclave to elect a new pope.
The official start of the papal conclave began with Cardinal Pietro Parolin leading a prayer before the procession from the Pauline Chapel into the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday. Tony Dokoupil and Norah O'Donnell anchored a CBS News special report.
Catholic cardinal electors from five continents began Wednesday with a final mass before the start of the conclave to elect a new pope to lead the Catholic Church. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane has more on what to expect. Rev. Msgr. Richard B. Hilgartner, a pastor at the Archdiocese of Baltimore, also joins to discuss the conclave process.
A new CBS News poll shows 42% of U.S. Catholics think the next pope should continue Pope Francis' teachings. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with some Americans who are in Rome about what they want to see in the next leader of the Catholic Church.
More than 130 cardinals will make their way into the Sistine Chapel for the start of the papal conclave to elect a new pope. James Grimaldi, the executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins "CBS Mornings News" to discuss potential front-runners.
The papal conclave meets to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor. CBS News polling shows American Catholics overwhelmingly approved of how Pope Francis led the church, but they're split on where to go next. CBS News' Seth Doane has more.
Cardinals will gather at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday for the start of the conclave to elect the late Pope Francis' successor. The cardinals took part in a final pre-conclave mass at St. Peter's Basilica to pray ahead of the secretive vote. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Rome.
CBS News papal contributor Francis Rocca, who has covered the Vatican for more than 15 years, breaks down the process of electing the next pope and what the cardinals are considering as they cast their votes.
133 Catholic cardinal electors will gather in Vatican City for a conclave beginning Wednesday to choose the next pope. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
The conclave to elect the next pope is opening soon. A new CBS News poll indicates most U.S. Catholics would like to see another like Pope Francis. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois sampled opinions in Rome. Then, Seth Doane reports on what names are being floated.
Cardinals in Vatican City are set to pick the next pope in a conclave that starts on Wednesday. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has new polling on how Catholics feel about the upcoming papal elections.
A conclave of 133 cardinals is set to meet on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel. They will decide who will be the next pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and guide on major issues in the church, such as the role of women and LGBTQ inclusion.
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
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.
Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, interest has surged in the Oscar-winning film "Conclave" and its source novel, which dramatizes the intrigue behind the election of a new pope. "Sunday Morning" talks with author Robert Harris and actor Ralph Fiennes.
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.
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.
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.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack.
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas since he became pontiff. At Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Leo urged people to care for the poor and for migrants.
A powerful storm brought heavy rain to parts of California on Wednesday, flooding roads and prompting evacuations in some areas. The deluge of rain is causing dangerous travel conditions on Christmas Day.
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.
At least two people were killed, and about 20 others were taken to hospitals, after a gas leak is believed to have sparked two explosions and a fire at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lilia Luciano has more on the victims and the investigation.