World
How is a new pope elected? Inside the Vatican’s secret process
The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing of ballots with a needle…
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World
Vatican issues Pope update after health crisis leaves him critical
Pope Francis has rested during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican says. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni’s one-line statement on…
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Politics
From Trump biopic to Vatican intrigue: The political flicks of Oscars 2025
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday — and the list is decidedly politics-heavy. From a Vatican intrigue thriller, to a documentary…
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World
Pope Francis skips homily at Palm Sunday Mass in rare move
Pope Francis unexpectedly skipped homily during the Palm Sunday Mass service at the Vatican on Sunday, although was able to preside over the service and…
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General
Vatican confirms Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95 after ill health
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died just days after the Vatican announced the 95-year-old was in ill health. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay looks back…
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