Pope embraces disabled boy on Easter
A mother who was with her husband and five children in St. Peter's Square for the holiday helped lift her young son with cerebral palsy, Dominic, into the arms of Pope Francis for a blessing after Easter Mass. Christiana Gondreau describes the touching moment to CNN's Wolf Blitzer.
"There was not a dry eye around us. It was really, really moving," she says. "Not in a million years, really, did I expect to end the Easter Sunday Mass with a kiss from the pope. It was very beautiful."
The pope's first day
Anderson Cooper reports on Pope Francis' first full day on the job. Catholics around the world watched him deliver his first sermon in his new role at the Sistine Chapel.
To learn more, watch What's in the name 'Francis'?
Pope Francis' humble style will set tone
Rev. Rosica and CNN’s Senior Vatican Analyst John Allen reflect on the meaning behind the new pope's gestures and words on the first day of his papacy.
To learn more about Pope France, read The AC360 411: Meet Pope Francis
Pope Francis' path to the papacy
Anderson Cooper reports on the life and early career of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the new leader of the Catholic church who was born in Argentina and has chosen Francis as his papal name.
To learn more, read The AC360 411: Meet Pope Francis
What's in the name 'Francis'?
St. Francis of Assisi, after whom Pope Francis has taken his name, captures the spirit of many Catholics because church history regards him as the pre-eminent figure passionate about imitating Christ's life.
He is known also as a patron saint of Italy, the founder of the Franciscan order of the Friars Minor, an admirer of nature and a servant to poor and destitute. The brown robe of the Franciscans is iconic.
Reflecting on the day Pope Francis was elected
Anderson Cooper highlights the sights and sounds leading up to Pope Francis' first appearance at the Vatican.
Pope Francis' 'shift in tone'
Rev. Beck believes Pope Francis is a man of the people who will connect with members of the church. CNN’s Senior Vatican Analyst John Allen says the pope has demonstrated leadership through service. Anderson Cooper asked them both how those characteristics will help the pope lead the 1.2 billion Catholics around the world.
For more on Pope Francis, watch Historic experience for Vatican interns
Historic experience for Vatican interns
Two Villanova students talk about the thrill of interning at the Vatican during the start of Pope Francis' papacy. Their first day on the job was the day Pope Benedict XVI announced he was resigning - it had been nearly 600 years since a pope left office to retire.
Sean Hudgins says he was surprised the announcement of a new pope came on day two of the conclave. "It was quite a rush of excitement for me, more than I had anticipated," Hudgins said about being in St. Peter's Square when Pope Francis was revealed as the new head of the Catholic church.
Cheers and then silence for new pope
CNN's Miguel Marquez reports on the intense anticipation and celebration in St. Peter's Square before and after the appearance of Pope Francis.
Learn more by reading The AC360 411: Meet Pope Francis
The pope's message on day one
John Allen, Ashley McGuire, and Father Cutie discuss Pope Francis' positive and humble message at the start of his papacy.
Read more about the pope in "Bergoglio's journey to top of the church"
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