Pope Francis opened a global summit of bishops on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday, saying the church needs to welcome everyone and lower its ideological barriers. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more. Source
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Arizona canceling leases allowing Saudi farm access to state’s water
An investigation by the governor’s office found that the Saudi Arabian-owned farm had violated some of its lease terms. Source
Russia hands exiled journalist prison sentence for Ukraine war protests
Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who escaped Russia after staging an on-air protest against the Ukraine war, was sentenced to prison in absentia. Source
Actor Bellamy Young opens up about her father’s chronic liver disease, hepatic encephalopathy
Millions of Americans are living with some form of liver disease, and the millions with a chronic liver condition are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy. “Scandal” actor Bellamy Young joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss, for the first time, the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on her family, and the warning signs to look for in loved ones. Source
Endurance swimmer completes historic 315-mile Hudson River swim to make waves of change
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is the only person to have completed a long-distance swim in every ocean in the world. Now, he’s added a new accomplishment to his list: completing a 315-mile swim down the Hudson River. CBS News’ Dana Jacobson joined him on the journey to learn how he’s making waves in the conversation about ocean and river preservation. Source
7.5 million chickens culled due to South Africa bird flu outbreaks
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry “supply constraints.” Source
2 pollsters killed, 1 kidnapped in Mexico; cartel sign reportedly left with victims
Local media reported the two murdered pollsters were found with a sign threatening the government, signed by the Jalisco drug cartel. Source
Man arrested hours after rape and killing of 5-year-old girl in Kansas
Police said the suspect was known to 5-year-old Zoey Felix, but did not provide additional details. Source
3 win Nobel chemistry prize after their names were leaked
The scientists won for their work on tiny quantum dots that emit very bright colors and so are used in LED displays, cancer surgery and more. Source
Morgan State University shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds. Source