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John Allen, the editor of Crux, an outlet that covers the Catholic Church and the Vatican joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss how Pope Francis…

Pope Francis, often referred to as the “People’s Pope,” died at age 88 on Monday morning. He appeared in public less than 24 hours earlier,…

In 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope and chose Francis as his papal name. Scott Pelley anchored a CBS News Special Report on the…

In 2015, during his trip to North America, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address a joint session of Congress. In his speech, Francis…

Pope Francis said surrogacy “in the strictest sense of the term, no, it is not authorized,” but acknowledged that it could be the only hope…

In September 2015, Pope Francis made his sole visit to the United States, making stops in Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here’s…

Pope Francis expressed his concern about climate change, saying the world has reached a “point of no return.” “Global warming is a serious problem. Climate…

During his 2015 trip to North America, President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis to the White House, where the two delivered remarks from the South…

While speaking to Norah O’Donnell in May 2024, Pope Francis clarified that he did not allow Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions, because the Catholic…

In an exclusive interview with Norah O’Donnell that aired in May 2024, Pope Francis spoke about what gives him hope and how he thought about…

Pope Francis has died at age 88. In a Monday morning announcement, the Vatican praised the pope’s legacy and his dedication to “fidelity, courage, and…

Pope Francis, who worked to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at age 88, the Vatican announced. His death…