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Shock, sadness in Rome after pope's death

Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms as leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday at 88. CBS News papal contributor Francis X. Rocca has more from Rome.

• Apr 21
• 03:24

Pope Francis left a last will and testament before his death

In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.

• Apr 26

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.

• Apr 21

Canonization of first millennial saint postponed after pope's death

Carlos Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. His canonization was moved to next Sunday in St. Peter's Square after the death of Pope Francis.

• Apr 21

Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. During his papacy, Francis challenged the church's deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world. Norah O'Donnell speaks about his legacy.

• Apr 21
• 10:53

Pope celebrated Easter Sunday before death

Pope Francis, hours before his death, marked Easter Sunday with an appearance at St. Peter's Basilica. Much to the glee of faithful in the courtyard, Francis rode in the popemobile a mere three weeks after he was released from a five-week life-threatening stay in the hospital. Chris Livesay reports from Rome.

• Apr 21
• 04:18

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.

• Apr 21

Looking back at Pope Francis' impact on the Catholic Church

A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the Church closer to the people.

• Apr 21

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says

Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.

• Apr 21

Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday at St. Peter's Square

Since his release from the hospital nearly a month ago, Pope Francis has been slowly returning to work and has made several Sunday appearances at St. Peter's Square,

• Apr 20

WWI soldier's grave gets Star of David headstone over a century after his death

For generations, Army Pvt. David Moser's grave was marked by an erroneous headstone with a Latin cross, not a Star of David.

• Apr 19

Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangling over migration

The meeting came after Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met Saturday with the Vatican's No. 2 official amid tensions for the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants.

• Apr 20

JD Vance visits the Vatican on Easter weekend

On Easter weekend, U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Vatican to meet with the Vatican Secretary of State. It's unclear if he will also meet with Pope Francis, who has resumed some official duties after spending over a month in the hospital.

• Apr 19
• 02:28

How Pope Francis is celebrating Holy Week

Good Friday is normally a busy day for Pope Francis, but he's still recovering from a hospitalization that lasted for more than one month. It hasn't fully stopped the 88-year-old pontiff who visited a prison on Holy Thursday. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.

• Apr 18
• 01:45

Judge sides with Catholic employers on worker's abortions, fertility care

More than 9,000 Catholic employers don't need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions​ and fertility treatments under a ruling by a federal judge in North Dakota.

• Apr 17

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