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In the news today: Vatican announces pope's funeral for Saturday

In the news today: Vatican announces pope's funeral for Saturday

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Vatican announces pope's funeral for Saturday The Vatican has announced a funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square.
'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people

'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people

Serge Quevillon made it a point Monday to visit Montreal's Mary Queen of the World Cathedral to pay respect to Pope Francis. Speaking outside the cathedral, he said he vividly remembers a question the pope was asked in June 2013.
Pope Francis's memory looms large for Canadians attending Easter Monday mass

Pope Francis's memory looms large for Canadians attending Easter Monday mass

TORONTO — Canadian Catholics coming off the end of their Holy Week mourned Pope Francis on Monday, remembering the pontiff as a progressive leader who made the church more responsive to its rank and file.
'Man of compassion:' Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

'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.
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care

Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on Canadians' home equity if they're re-elected as the federal election campaign enters its final week.
Pope Francis apologized for residential schools on historic Canadian visit

Pope Francis apologized for residential schools on historic Canadian visit

On a warm July day in 2022, thousands of dignitaries, Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors travelled from across Canada to powwow grounds in central Alberta. For some, the journey took days. For others, decades.
None of Canada's five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

None of Canada's five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say

MONTREAL — A Canadian cardinal was a top contender the last time a new pope was elected, but observers say that’s unlikely to be the case this time around.
'Humility, compassion and care for others': What Canadians are saying about Pope Francis's legacy

'Humility, compassion and care for others': What Canadians are saying about Pope Francis's legacy

Canadians are reacting to Pope Francis's death on Easter Monday, which came more than two months after he was hospitalized for a respiratory infection. Here's what some notable Canadians have to say.
Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

TORONTO — London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons detection system in its emergency department as health-care workers across the country continue to grapple with increasing violence.
In the news today: Pope Francis dies at age 88

In the news today: Pope Francis dies at age 88

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