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Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in his traditional Easter Sunday address, which marks one of the most important days in the Christian calendar. “Let us not allow the current hostilities to continue to have grave repercussions on the civil population, by now at the...

Pope Francis required some help as he appeared before his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Crystal Goomansingh explains the problems the 87-year-old pontiff experienced, and the renewed attention on his health.

On Sunday, Pope Francis called for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine that would lead to a just and lasting peace, as the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion was marked a day earlier.

Pope Francis on prayed on Sunday for the victims of wildfires in Chile. Forest fires raging in central Chile have killed at least 46 people and the death toll is likely to keep climbing, authorities said on Saturday, as emergency services battled to snuff out flames threatening urban areas. After the weekly Angelus prayer, the...

Nikki Haley has ended her presidential bid in the 2024 election, clearing the way for a rematch between former U.S. president Donald Trump and U.S. President Joe Biden. The encouraging and worrying signs for Trump’s chances to return to the White House, and how Biden could campaign differently compared to 2020. Rimma Dotsenko of Ontario,...

Pope Francis, speaking about conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine in his yearly speech to diplomats on Monday, said that “indiscriminately striking” civilians is a war crime because it violates international humanitarian law and called for a “ceasefire on every front, including Lebanon.” Francis made his comments in a 45-minute-long address to diplomats accredited...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave no clear timeline for replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD, after a container ship crashed into it causing it to collapse. Meanwhile, Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gautier sought to assure Americans that the damaged ship poses no threat to public safety.

Some Quebec mayors and city councillors are hoping for a cultural shift. This comes after Gatineau Mayor France Bélisle became the latest to step down from her role last week, citing a toxic workplace and mental health concerns. Elected officials are warning we could see more departures like this if there isn’t a change in...

A seismic shift by Pope Francis and the Catholic Church. The pontiff now permitting the blessing of same sex couples. Global News Morning speaks with Helen Kennedy of Egale Canada about the radical change in Vatican policy.

Community groups are speaking out against the Quebec government’s decision to renew its use of the notwithstanding clause, to protect its controversial secularism law. The province tabled a bill earlier this week, hoping to protect the law, known as Bill 21, for another five years. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it. Religious leaders reacted to the news, saying the decision was made because the...

Pope Francis held separate meetings on Wednesday with Israeli families of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians with relatives in Gaza. The meetings came just hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, and the release of hostages captured by militants in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in...

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as France’s next prime minister on Tuesday, hoping to give his government a reset ahead of Europe’s parliamentary elections. Attal is the country’s youngest and the first openly gay prime minister.

Pope Francis reiterated a call for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Myanmar on Sunday, during his weekly blessing in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City on Sunday. “Peace is possible, good will is needed… Let us not resign ourselves to war.” the leader of the Catholic Church said.

Premier François Legault believes the province will reach an agreement with teachers by the end of the week, but the unions representing them disagree. Hundreds of thousands of workers in health-care and education are still on strike and the clock is ticking as they hope to reach an agreement before the holidays. Global’s Franca Mignacca...

There are just two days left before the session ends at the National Assembly. But the Quebec government is now hoping to extend the session to work on its major health-care system reform beyond that. With hundreds of articles left to study, the government is now asking to continue the clause-by-clause review of Bill 15...

Hydro-Québec CEO Michel Sabia spent five hours answering questions during a committee hearing at the National Assembly on Thursday. Discussions focused on Sabia’s recently published strategic plan which highlight the way the public utility hopes to double its capacity by 2030. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.

During his weekly blessing in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis called for ceasefires between Israel and Hamas, as well as Russia and Ukraine, as military offences between the regions continue. “War is always a defeat,” the global Catholic Church head said.

During his weekly Sunday address in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, Pope Francis urged Israel and Palestine to end their war that was triggered by an attack on Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.

Quebec’s education minister is hoping to reduce the number of violent incidents in Quebec schools. Bernard Drainville released a long-awaited 11-step action plan to tackle the issue. The announcement comes after a series of violent incidents in and around the province’s schools, including a stabbing in Laval earlier this week. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.