Pope Francis Farewell: Dignitaries and Crowds Honor His Legacy

April 25, 2025, 12:21 am

In Rome, thousands filled St. Peter’s Basilica and international dignitaries, including Trump and Zelenskyy, arrived to bid final respects during the solemn funeral for Pope Francis. Tributes celebrated the pontiff’s transformative global influence amid a bittersweet atmosphere, marking a unique intersection of politics, culture, and international sentiment.

winnipegfreepress.com / Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

ledevoir.com / Un ange passe

nationalpost.com / St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight as thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis

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Russian missile strikes batter Kyiv with casualties and chaos

April 24, 2025, 12:11 am

Over Kyiv, Russian missiles rained down overnight, intensifying an already volatile situation. Conflicting casualty figures paint a grim picture as the relentless barrage deepens the city’s turmoil. In a grim twist that leaves little room for optimism, the latest strike underscores the stubborn persistence of this conflict.

nationalpost.com / Russia’s biggest attack of the year on Ukraine capital kills 12 people

winnipegfreepress.com / In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to ‘STOP!’ after a deadly attack on Kyiv

torontosun.com / Zelenskyy cutting short visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv

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Ukraine peace talks in London

April 23, 2025, 12:20 am

In London, Ukrainian, US, and European officials convened to advance diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the protracted conflict. The renewed talks aim to harness collaborative strategies to halt the devastation of war. Some might say the process mirrors a high-stakes, diplomatic chess game on an international stage.

torontosun.com / Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea

ledevoir.com / Washington presse Kiev et Moscou de trouver une issue à la guerre en Ukraine

winnipegfreepress.com / Officials from Ukraine, US and UK meet in London in latest push to stop the war

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