POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST with Norah O’Donnell

Pope Francis sits down for a global exclusive interview with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell from the Vatican. In a wide-ranging conversation, Francis speaks about the wars across the world, immigration, climate change, his vision for the Catholic Church and his legacy. Ahead of the Church’s first World Children’s Day, the Pontiff talks about children as hope for the future.

[bradyhayes]

I genuinely wonder if people ever get tired of their obsession with pressuring the Church to drop its teachings, to change, to conform to the modern world. It's like... no one is forcing you to be Catholic. Why be so insistent on remaking the Church in your own image? That's an evil intention.

[fransjudeasamosir]

I am grateful that I am catholic.

thanks guys for the likes. Lets pray for others to come home

[CarolineReiT-nd]

A former Methodist. Proud to be Catholic! I am home with full communion with the Church.

[IAGrantham]

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

[batmanhudson]

❤Women are crucial to the Catholic Church. Great mothers, nurture the family, are open to the gift of life, and showing their children their Love of Jesus, and catechize their children, sharing their love for the Catholic faith. Mothers also teach their children how to feel, clothe, and respect everyone. This is such an important role !

[thoughtlessroamer]

My favorite quote from this interview is “No”

to clarify, this was Pope Francis' response to the question of whether or not women can be clergy.

[fredphilippi]

As a long-alienated Catholic, reluctant to watch this video, I was amazed to find myself moved to tears by it. I am with Francis!

[whengwheng]

My Father Almighty, I humbly ask to Please Heal the World. Bless and take care of our Church and our Pope, in Jesus name. AMEN

[sandiigiisela]

As a practicing Catholic I appreciate this respectful and tasteful interview. ❤

[LeLagirlie]

I have been Catholic my whole life. I was always raised to think for myself and to love thy neighbor.

Over the years, I lost my faith in Catholicism, until Pope Francis came along. To me, he cares more about God than power. He's a great simple man and a refreshing change that Catholicism needed and needs. His leadership has brought me back to Catholicism a bit (still unsure about it... but dipping my feet in)

[VivianCatampongan]

“the church is for everybody, especially for the privilege. do you know are the privilege?” - “the sinners, we the sinners!” - how beautiful it is to know there is always the place of refuge for us sinners. what a privilege to be a Catholic!

[dlc]

I’m not Catholic, but I love Pope Francis! This is a wonderful interview. I’m so glad to see and hear what he thinks about a lot of the issues. I love his smile and his views on giving the children a better place! They are our future! Thank-you, CBS and Pope Francis! God Bless You!

[marcioorozcopozos]

Thanks to CBS for this wonderful interview. Thanks Norah O'Donnell. Very moving! Thanks to God for the wisdom we receive through Pope Francis.

[mariab]

Thank you so much Nora O’Donnell, you’re amazing!!! You just did a great job for everyone around the world, both Catholics and non Catholics!!!
Your extraordinary interview with Pope Francis, covered every subject of interest, and it was fun watching your interactions with the Pope !!!
God bless all of us around the world, let there be peace and love among nations 🙏

[virginiamorris]

He’s 87 and answers questions better than Biden or Trump.

[phyllisgiardina]

Brought tears to my heart, I’m feeling the Holy Spirit… Thank you Dear Lord for all your love and blessings…

[markymark]

“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching."
-Jesus

[meghan]

I'm not religious, but I really like this Pope. He is kind, compassionate and intelligent.

[juanma]

Excellent interview and report! Congratulations to Norah and all the crew in this special program. As a catholic, I feel very humble to see this kind of report. Thank you very much. Regards from Venezuela 👏

[jamesforeman]

Mary is the model for *everyone* in the Catholic faith. Men and women.