Author: Timothy Nerozzi

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa characterized the flight of Afrikaners from his country as an act of cowardice. Approximately 59 Afrikaner refugees arrived in the United States on Monday as the White House decried the “genocide” happening against the white population of South Africa. Instead of helping the efforts to dismantle the nation’s apartheid-era inequalities…

The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, commanded the attention of the entire world. There was speculation that the media circus surrounding the pope’s debut on Thursday — broadcast live to every nation in the world — would simmer down and dissipate from secular society’s attention after the perennial…

VATICAN CITY — The day after Pope Leo XIV emerged from the conclave as the first American pontiff in history, he headed back into the Sistine Chapel to celebrate the liturgy with the cardinals who elected him. Leo held his first Mass as pope on Friday, in which he delivered a homily reflecting on Jesus…

VATICAN CITY — On Wednesday afternoon, red-hatted clerics who carry the same weight and dignity as princes within the Catholic Church entered the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave to choose Pope Francis‘s successor.  The 133 cardinals will remain in total seclusion within the chapel and its adjoining buildings until they choose from among themselves…

VATICAN CITY – St. Peter’s Square was bustling on Wednesday morning despite the gray clouds trickling occasional raindrops over Vatican City. Massive television screens were placed under statues of Sts. Peter and Paul. More displays extend down the Via della Conciliazione. Thousands will use these screens to monitor the impending papal conclave, standing too far…

The Liberal Party came out on top in Canada’s federal election but fell short of forming a majority government, setting the stage for a difficult parliament at a time when cooperation is considered a matter of national survival. The Liberals won 155 seats as of Tuesday morning and are leading in another 13, bringing their…

The Liberal Party is projected to win Canada’s federal parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Mark Carney remaining in office. The CBC made the projection just after 10:00pm as the Liberals pulled ahead and the possibility for the Conservatives to close the gap evaporated. It remains to be seen whether Carney’s party will be able to…

Canadians are watching the federal parliamentary results roll in as the polls close time zone by time zone across the country. Both Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party and Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party are holding events in the capital city of Ottawa tonight. There is excitement within each party about the so-far narrow race, but…

OTTAWA, Canada — The “darkest day” in Vancouver’s history muted Canadian politicians’ plans for a final surge ahead of the Monday election as all major parties expressed condolences to the victims of the recent massacre. A man crashed his SUV through a Filipino street festival on Saturday night, killing at least 11 people during the…

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Canadians are proud of their reputation for being nice, but Nova Scotians stand out even among their countrymen for their warm and welcoming culture. Far from the politicking of Ottawa, rural communities in the Maritime Provinces of Canada are known for their easygoing attitude, rustic charm, and small-town lifestyle. But even…