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Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates.
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Pope Francis' impact on U.S. politics
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Archbishop of Chicago on Pope Francis' legacy
As the world mourns Pope Francis, the Catholic Church and eligible cardinals must decide who will succeed him. Cardinal Blase Cupich, who serves as the archbishop of Chicago and will participate in the selection process, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Sen. Tim Kaine on Pope Francis' life, legacy
Pope Francis is remembered as a spiritual and political leader, most notably with his more liberal stances on social issues like immigration and gay rights. Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who is Catholic, joins "America Decides" to remember the late pope.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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