60 Minutes opens the archive on previous stories on U.S. pandemic preparedness after being challenged by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro. Source
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Easter on Mt. Athos
The spiritual heart of Orthodox Christianity, Mt. Athos is home to 20 monasteries. 60 Minutes got rare access to one for Holy Week services in 2018. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, April 12, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Mia Gradney. Source
Coronavirus updates: Death toll nears 22,000 as U.S. marks solemn Easter
Christians in the U.S. and around the world celebrated Easter at a distance on Sunday, with most churches closed. Source
Pittsburgh churches band together for a virtual Easter blessing
Pastor Alan Hannah said he thought “how powerful would it be if we could get diverse churches across our city to sing this blessing over Pittsburgh during this pandemic?” Source
Members of Congress connect with constituents despite social distancing
Congress is set to reconvene April 20, but until then, most business will be done remotely. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN with more on how senators and representatives are staying connected with their constituents while social distancing. Source
People from nearly 30 Pittsburgh churches join in online choir
People from nearly 30 Pittsburgh churches joined in a virtual choir to sing the popular Christian song “The Blessing.” The video is being shared for online Easter services. Source
Cuomo calls for “coordinated approach” to reopening economy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there has to be a “coordinated approach” to reopening schools and businesses in New York and neighboring New Jersey and Connecticut. “We made very difficult decisions together and we implemented them together,” he said. Watch his remarks. Source
Mt. Athos, Part 2
“60 Minutes” cameras capture the monastic life, including chanting, prayers, rituals, and the priceless relics and icons from the Byzantine Empire stored on “The Holy Mountain,” Mt. Athos. Bob Simon reports. Source
Transcript: Cardinal Timothy Dolan on “Face the Nation”
The following is a transcript of an interview with Cardinal Timothy Dolan that aired Sunday, April 12, 2020, on “Face the Nation.” Source