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‘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.
U.S.-China trade war not ‘sustainable,’ Trump’s treasury secretary says
Trump, who wouldn't say if he agreed with Scott Bessent, also said he had "no intention" of firing the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, after previously suggesting he would.
Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing over 20 people at Kashmir resort
Two senior police officers said at least four gunmen, whom they described as militants, fired at dozens of tourists from close range.
Robots race humans for 1st time in world debut of humanoid half-marathon
While the 12,000 human participants followed conventional rules and needed to stop at water stations, the 21 machine 'runners' needed battery swap pit stops.
IMF cuts global growth forecast by 0.5% amid U.S. tariffs: ‘New era’
The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8 per cent this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3 per cent, according to its latest World Economic Outlook.
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.
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.
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.
Canadian, global leaders remember Pope Francis as ‘world’s conscience’
Leaders from around the globe paid tributes to Pope Francis after his death, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney calling him the 'world's conscience.'
Pope Francis: Here are the key dates in the late pontiff’s life
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children in Dec. 17, 1936. Here's a timeline of key events in his life.
Pope Francis dead: Catholic Church leader dies at 88
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican confirmed to the public on Monday, capping the end of a tenure seen by some as one of the more progressive in the Roman Catholic Church.
Israeli investigation into killings of 15 medics in Gaza finds ‘professional failures’
The war has destroyed vast parts of Gaza and most of its food production capabilities. Around 90 per cent of the population is displaced.
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, draws cheers with popemobile tour
Pope Francis has sharply cut back his workload as he follows doctors' orders of two months of convalescence and respiratory therapy to improve his lung function.
Russia trying to create ‘impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy said that Russia must fully adhere to the ceasefire conditions and reiterated Ukraine's offer to extend the truce for 30 days, starting midnight Sunday.
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to keep fighting in Gaza
Frustration has been growing on both sides, with protests against Hamas in Gaza and weekly rallies in Israel pressing the government to reach a deal to bring all hostages home.