6 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Those pushing Ukraine to surrender may now be in retreat

Trump may have finally realized that it is a mistake — as Pope Francis made last year — to pressure Ukraine to end a war it did not start

Events

3 d. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Francis remained faithful to the truth during ‘pilgrimage’ to Canada

Pope reminded us that reconciliation between peoples may include government policies and enormous spending but it can't be reduced to that

Other

5 d. ago Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea

KYIV, Ukraine — President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the Ukrainian leader is prolonging the ‘killing field’ after he pushed back on ceding Crimea to Russia as part a potential peace plan. Zelenskyy on Tuesday ruled out the idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia as part of […]

Events

8 d. ago US May Meet Wednesday With Ukraine, Europe Allies on Peace Plan

The US is likely to hold talks in London on Wednesday with Ukrainian and European officials as President Donald Trump pushes for a deal to halt Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

8 d. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Humble, but determined, Francis bent the papacy to his will

To certain traditional Catholic ears, the pontiff from Buenos Aires was cause for concern. To more worldly ears, he was cause for rejoicing

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9 d. ago Raymond J. de Souza: In part, the Easter story is one of victory over tyrants

The scriptures' chronicling of the resurrection of Jesus Christ gives hope to a world where inflated bullies continue to wreak havoc on those within their grip

Culture

1 week ago Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russia previously announced that it had pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in the Kursk region

Events

1 week ago Putin announces an Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs

Russia previously announced that it had pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in the Kursk region

Events

1 week ago US Signals New Push for Full Ceasefire in Ukraine at Paris Talks

US officials indicated at a meeting with Europeans in Paris that they want to secure a full ceasefire in Ukraine within weeks, part of a renewed push to halt hostilities in Russia’s three-year war, according to people familiar with the matter.

Events

2 w. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Conservatives ponder how to ‘meet the moment’

Federal election top of mind at annual Tory conference

Other

3 w. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Playing the new election game of ‘who’s out today?’

Mark Carney's treatment of disgraced MP Paul Chiang a reflection of Liberals' historic coziness with China

Politics

4 w. ago Raymond J. de Souza: History repeats itself in the federal election campaign

A Tory leader at odds with the Conservative premiers of Alberta and Ontario. Liberals bringing in a new face and vying for a fourth mandate. It's all happened before

Politics

4 w. ago Ukraine Pushing Ahead on US Deal After Trump Renews Criticism

Ukraine’s top diplomat said officials are pressing ahead with the US toward an “acceptable” economic accord hours after President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of trying to renegotiate the deal.

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