2 h. ago Trump Held Court at Pope’s Funeral as Politics, Ritual Collided

St. Peter’s Square erupted in applause for Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Inside the Basilica, he and Donald Trump huddled with France’s Emmanuel Macron and Britain’s Keir Starmer. The occasion was the funeral of Pope Francis — but the optics were all about the geopolitics of the moment.

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4 h. ago Pope Francis remembered by mighty and meek as pope of the people

Though presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter’s Square, prisoners and migrants will welcome him at the basilica across town where he will be buried

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5 h. 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

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5 h. ago Here are the four Canadian cardinals who will help elect the next pope

Of the 135 cardinal electors, these four Canadians will help find the new pope. They will be joined by 12 other cardinals from North America

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6 h. ago Why Pope Francis’s signet ring must be destroyed with a silver hammer

Among the oldest traditions that mark the funeral preparations for Pope Francis is the destruction of his signet ring, the Ring of the Fisherman

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8 h. ago Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners at Pope Francis’s funeral

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the funeral, as well as dozens of world leaders, including Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and U.S. President Donald Trump.

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13 h. ago World leaders gather for Pope Francis funeral after 250,000 mourners paid their last respects

The Vatican said that 164 delegations are confirmed for Saturday's funeral, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns

Politics

15 h. ago Fire that destroyed East Vancouver possibly set intentionally: Police

Police say a fire that burned two businesses in East Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set.

Events

22 h. ago Jet Set nightclub owner ‘destroyed’ by roof collapse that killed 232

Antonio Espaillat, the owner of a Dominican Republic nightclub, first learned of the collapse when his sister called him while trapped in the debris.

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22 h. ago Donald Trump is ‘not trolling’ Canada with 51st state threats and Doug Ford agrees

Ontario premier says, 'He actually wants to destroy our economy. It’s not just words,' adding: 'We will never ever be the 51st state'

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23 h. ago Second woman speaks out after NFL hall of famer hit with $50M rape lawsuit

'He told me that he would use everybody he knows to destroy me. That's basically what he did.'

Economics

24 h. ago Hudson's Bay shares heartfelt goodbye with Canadians after 355 years

Grab your tissues and your striped blankets, Canada. After 355 years, Hudson's Bay is officially closing all of its doors and has sent one last message to canucks across the country.After announcing in March the coming closure of most of its locations, the Canadian department store recently decided to close the remaining six stores in Ontario and Quebec, marking the end of an era.Taking to Instagram, Hudson's Bay shared some sweet words, writing, "If there's one thing we know, it's that our stripes will live on. Keep them wrapped around your shoulders, displayed in your homes, and stitched into the memories we made together. You'll always be part of our story, Canada. All Hudson's Bay stores and thebay.com are closing."    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by The Bay (@hudsonsbay)Now, if there's one silver lining in all of this, it's that the final s...

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26 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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26 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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31 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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31 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 […]

Culture

38 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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46 h. ago Hastings fire that destroyed historic businesses now considered suspicious

Vancouver police confirmed on Thursday morning that Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services has now engaged the police's major crime section.

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52 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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64 h. ago Worlds weary Toronto Sceptres already locking in for PWHL finish

Right back to the grind. An elongated break for the world championships has come and gone and whether you were members of the gold medal-winning Americans, the silver-medal-winning Canadian side or even the non-medallists like Sweden, Germany, or Czechia, it was back to work for the bulk of the Toronto Sceptres as they attempt to […]

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