2025 conclave delivers first ever pope from U.S.
A U.S. bishop thought it was unlikely that Catholic cardinals would break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick a pope from the states, but it has happened.
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Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in first vote
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
Potential pope candidates as conclave begins
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.
What to know about the papal conclave
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.
LGBTQ Catholics hope for continued inclusion under new pope
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
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.
At 2025 papal conclave, some contentious issues await the new pope
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.
When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope?
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
Pope Francis' popemobile being turned into health clinic for Gaza children
Pope Francis' popemobile is being converted into a clinic to help children in the Gaza Strip, the Vatican announced, calling it the late pontiff's "final gift" to the war-torn territory.
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.
Inside the Vatican and the real-life drama behind "Conclave"
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.
Inside the Vatican and the real-life drama behind "Conclave"
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. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with author Robert Harris about the inspiration for his bestselling novel; and with actor Ralph Fiennes, whose Oscar-nominated performance in the 2024 movie examined faith, doubt, and the political machinations of the Catholic Church.
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.
Divided Supreme Court weighs effort to create first religious charter school
A ruling by the Supreme Court in favor of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School would lead to the country's first religious charter school.
What to expect from the conclave process
The conclave to elect the next pope will begin next Wednesday, the Vatican announced. About 135 cardinals under 80 can vote for Pope Francis' successor. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest from Rome.
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