7 h. ago What ’Conclave’ the movie got right — and wrong — about real

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honoured tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood. “Conclave” the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules and […]

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7 h. ago Pope’s doctor says Francis died ‘without suffering, at home’

'I went into his room, and he had his eyes open. I noted that he did not have respiratory issues, so I tried to call him but he did not respond'

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9 h. ago Conservation contributors to receive King Charles III Coronation Medals

TORONTO, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To mark Earth Week, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) proudly announces that several individuals are being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their exceptional contributions to nature conservation in Canada. NCC was selected to be a partner agency to nominate and present […]

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11 h. ago Today's letters: Pope Francis bridged the traditional and the progressive

Friday, April 25: This outstanding man will be missed by everyone, not just Catholics, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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12 h. ago Here’s how to watch Pope Francis’s funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET. That means Canadians will need to set their alarms extra early to catch […]

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18 h. ago St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight as thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis

The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had paid their respects by Thursday evening, a day and a half after opening

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32 h. ago Pope Francis’s public viewing turnout keeps St. Peter’s open all night

The basilica is bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe make a slow, shuffling procession up the main aisle to pay their last respects.

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46 h. ago Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, with all five of the country's cardinals also expected to attend.

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48 h. ago Mark Carney says he will not attend Pope Francis funeral due to election campaign

The Liberal leader says it wouldn't be right to leave Canada ahead of Monday's vote

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48 h. ago Mark Carney confirms he will not be attending Pope’s funeral due to election campaign

The Liberal leader says it wouldn't be right to leave Canada ahead of Monday's vote

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48 h. ago ’To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Metis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis — a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion. “When (Francis) put out a book called ‘The Name of God is Mercy,’ I smiled. Because my episcopal motto is ‘mercy […]

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48 h. ago Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis.  He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada alongside a senior delegation at the Vatican ceremony on Saturday.  A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister’s Office says the rest of the […]

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52 h. ago Pope Francis lies in state as thousands gather to pay respect in Rome

Thousands gathered in Rome on Wednesday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral.

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52 h. ago What Pope Francis told Sophie Grégoire Trudeau when she asked him: ‘You have a vice?’

In 2017, she accompanied her then-husband and former prime minister Justin Trudeau to Italy. They met Pope Francis for the first time at the Vatican

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53 h. ago ‘At a loss of words’: Wilton Littlechild speaks about Pope Francis’ death, says he was a friend

At Maskwacis, Littlechild also gifted the pope a headdress worn by his grandfather, a former Cree chief. It was a moment seen by people around the world.

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55 h. ago Body of Pope Francis on display at St. Peter’s Basilica for public to pay final respects

The public viewing is largely for ordinary Catholics to grieve the 88-year-old pope, who died Monday after suffering a stroke

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2 d. ago The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, says he became still and […]

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3 d. ago Chris Selley: Mark Carney has quickly become the ultimate establishment Liberal

In a matter of minutes, the Liberal leader lionized Pope Francis and then falsely accused Pierre Poilievre of wanting to ban abortion

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3 d. ago Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled as mourners prepare to gather in Rome

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff. The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a […]

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