CNN's Anderson Cooper travels the funeral procession route for Pope Francis, whose final resting place will be in Rome.
CNN's Anderson Cooper travels the funeral procession route for Pope Francis, whose final resting place will be in Rome.
In a spectacular procession through the city of Rome, Pope Francis’ coffin was transported from St. Peter's Basilica to his final resting place at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb reflects on covering Pope Francis’ papacy and explains how the pontiff has treated the press differently than other popes.
Cardinals from all around the world will gather to choose the next pope in the highly secretive conclave. The process is crucial for deciding the direction of the Roman Catholic Church. CNN's Nic Robertson talks us through five cardinals that CNN is keeping an eye on.
Thousands of mourners witnessed the body of Pope Francis being moved through St. Peter’s Square and into St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will lie in state for three days until his funeral. CNN’s Anderson Cooper reports from Vatican City.
Video shows moments of the procession transferring Pope Francis' coffin from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his papacy to St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will lie in state before his funeral on Saturday.
Pope Francis' choice to live in simpler accommodations instead of the papal apartment was a reflection of the pontiff's humility, a trait that CNN's Anderson Cooper says drew people from all over the world to him.
CNN's Laura Coates speaks with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom about his bond with Pope Francis and how it inspired him to start an international basketball camp for kids.
Following the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a Dublin-born cleric who became a naturalized American citizen, has become the acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.
Pope Francis' open casket has been laid in the Casa Santa Marta residence at the Vatican as mourning rites continue following his death. The coffin will be transferred from the papal residence to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, where he will lie in state before his funeral, according to the Vatican. In a break from tradition, Pope Francis said in his final testament that he wished to be buried in a “simple” tomb in the ground at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, not St. Peter's Basilica.
The death of Pope Francis has been felt by millions around the world. CNN International Correspondent José Levy was moved to tears by the news when announcing it on air.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with John Studzinski, a friend of Pope Francis, about a surprising side of the Pope the public might have never seen.
Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan joins CNN's Erin Burnett to remember the legacy of Pope Francis and discuss what traits he would like to see in the next pope.
The process of choosing a pope, also known as “conclave,” is a combination of ancient tradition, religious ritual and politics. The voting takes places behind closed doors and only a small, select group has a say in the decision. CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb explains how the new pope will be elected.
Liberals may say Pope Francis didn’t make enough progress on reforms; conservatives worry he diluted the traditional doctrine of the Catholic Church. But as Clarissa Ward points out from St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, most people will certainly say he started a conversation.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about her memories of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday of a stroke followed by heart failure at 88 years old.
Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what would be his last appearance. CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb reports.
