5 h. ago ’A man of his word’: Canadian Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors reflect on Pope Francis

After years of groups advocating for the head of the church to apologize to survivors on Canadian soil, Francis promised to do so in the spring of 2022

Politics

6 h. ago ’Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

It’s been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools. But for some Indigenous survivors, memories of the historic day remain fresh in their minds. “His statements of apology still have a lot of impact to a lot of us residential school survivors,” Piita […]

Politics

6 h. ago New York teen accused of stabbing grandma to death as mom played dead: Police

The mother of a 15-year-old Long Island boy played dead while he allegedly stabbed his grandmother to death, according to authorities via the New York Post. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the youngster, who faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, was allegedly livid over his computer being taken away, so he […]

Events

7 h. ago Remembering Pope Francis: Pontiff recalled in Edmonton, Maskwacis and Lac Ste. Anne

Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith said Monday that the Pope raised the issue of residential schools in the public consciousness.

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7 h. ago ‘Like our father or grandfather dying:’ Pope Francis fondly remembered in Toronto

Toronto resident Kathy Sacco will forever cherish the memory of a chance encounter she had with Pope Francis in 2017 after devastating earthquakes in Abruzzo, Italy. As her hands trembled and the cold wind whipped her hair outside St. Michael’s Cathedral, Sacco showed  an image on her cellphone of the Pope shaking hands with her […]

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7 h. ago Catholics in Alberta mourn the death of Pope Francis, reflect on his legacy

For many Catholics in Alberta, the most enduring part of Pope Francis' legacy will be his historic apology for the Catholic's role in church-run residential schools.

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7 h. ago Pope Francis made Catholic Church more welcoming, says Winnipeg Archbishop

'He really was focused on us being a listening people, that we start by listening to those around us,' says Archbishop Murray Chatlain.

Culture

8 h. ago Wall Street termine en berne face aux tensions entre Trump et la Fed

Les indices S&P 500, Nasdaq et Dow Jones ont tous reculé de plus de 2%.

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10 h. ago Canonization of first millennial saint is postponed by pope’s death

Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006, was to be canonized Sunday in St. Peter's Square on the occasion of the Jubilee celebration for adolescents

Events

10 h. ago What is a conclave? A guide to what happens after death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has died, setting off a historical process that will see a new pontiff elected by more than 100 cardinals during a secretive conclave held in the Vatican.

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10 h. ago ‘A global ambassador of peace’: Ontario leaders remember Pope Francis

Condolences are pouring for the late Pope Francis hours after his death, with Ontarian's remembering him for his "legacy of humility, love and compassion.”

Politics

11 h. ago Wall Street ouvre en nette baisse, sous pression face aux incertitudes économiques

Les indices S&P 500 et Dow Jones ont reculé de plus de 2% ; le Nasdaq se situe sous les 3%.

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11 h. ago Pope Francis was ‘a beacon of hope,’ Archdiocese of Vancouver archbishop says

'Pope Francis was a tireless shepherd of the Church, a beacon of hope, and a champion of the Gospel,' Archbishop J. Michael Miller said in a statement.

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12 h. ago 10/3: Where has Canada gone wrong? National Post’s Tristin Hopper counts the ways

Canada has long been held up as a shining example in a number of areas, whether it’s democratic principles, human rights, universal healthcare, and others. But is there a chance that we’re getting things wrong? A new book from a National Post writer takes a look at that exact question. Tristin Hopper joins Dave Breakenridge […]

Society

13 h. ago Politicians, religious leaders react to death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away the morning of Easter Monday

Politics

13 h. ago Google faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company

Google confronts an existential threat Monday as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a ruthless monopoly. The drama will unfold in a Washington courtroom during the next three weeks during hearings that will determine how the company should be penalized for operating an […]

Politics

13 h. ago Carney and Poilievre are both Catholic. Here’s how they reacted to the Pope’s death

Both leaders mentioned the Pope's visit to Canada and the apology he offered to First Nations people regarding residential schools

Events

14 h. ago Tesla faces ‘code red’ moment ahead of earnings, analyst warns

Elon Musk is harming brand and should step back from U.S. government role

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14 h. ago B.C. Catholics react to death of Pope Francis: 'A beacon of hope'

The archdiocese of Vancouver was among those mourning the loss of the church's first Latin American pontiff, who died on Easter Monday

Events

14 h. ago Many in B.C. laud Pope Francis, but his death renews calls to advance reconciliation

The archdiocese of Vancouver was among those mourning the loss of the church's first Latin American pontiff, who died on Easter Monday

Events