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Pope Francis’ legacy will be part of whoever becomes the next pope

Full Episode
48:27

Journalists work next to St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, May 5, 2025, ahead of the upcoming conclave to elect the 267th Roman pontiff.

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More than a hundred Catholic cardinals from 70 different countries will convene for a secretive conclave on Wednesday to select a new pope. It’s not clear who will ultimately be chosen to lead the Catholic Church next. Also, drone strikes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been pummeling Port Sudan for three straight days. And, Germany’s parliament confirms Friedrich Merz as the country’s next chancellor, but only after failing to secure enough support in a first-round vote earlier in the day. Plus, a conversation with Moises Saman, the winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography.

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In This Episode

How Pope Francis’ legacy will influence the selection of the next pope 
Special Coverage
6:08
Drones pummel Port Sudan, jeopardizing vital food aid
5:25
Canadian Prime Minister Carney meets with President Trump at the White House
1:31
Friedrich Merz confirmed as Germany’s next chancellor after historic failure in first-round vote
4:16
Surf’s up on the Eisbach River
3:51
Kashmiris celebrate at annual Sufi shrine festival
5:17
Israel strikes Sanaa airport and Trump claims Houthis have ‘capitulated’
5:34
Norwegian city turns pipes into rivers to adapt to climate change
Special Coverage
6:28
Interview with Moises Saman, winner of 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography
7:32