Author: Timothy Nerozzi

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…

Following the death of Pope Francis, Catholics and nonbelievers alike are sharing their predictions who will succeed him as the Bishop of Rome. Members of the church speculate because they are emotionally invested. Media personalities make forecasts trying to satisfy the public’s curiosity. Some within the clergy may be gaming out the conclave trying to…

Editor’s Note: Pope Francis died on Monday April 21, 2025. This story was originally published in the Washington Examiner magazine on February 28, 2025. OBITUARY: POPE FRANCIS, LEADER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, DEAD AT 88 For approximately 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, Rome is the axis around which the entire cosmos turns. It is often said…

Pope Francis died 7:35 a.m. Monday, after significant health battles over recent months, including a bout of bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia in February. Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on March 23, after receiving care there for 38 days. He returned to the Vatican, where he attended public events, including the Palm Sunday…

Negotiations between Iran and the United States are hitting a rough patch over divergent visions for the future of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made clear on Wednesday that Iran is open to assuring that its nuclear enrichment is kept below the levels necessary for weaponization, but would not be willing…

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled that “women” as a protected category under the Equality Act must be biologically female. The court announced Wednesday that it unanimously found that “the terms ‘women’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex,” disqualifying transgender-identifying people from being included…

Beijing is going full tilt at President Donald Trump as his global tariff war has narrowed into a bilateral game of chicken between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Trump has set tariffs on Chinese goods at approximately 125% in an effort to force the country to renegotiate a perceived trade imbalance —…

Right-wing parties on the European continent are facing suppression from establishment institutions, including legal prosecution and exclusion from parliamentary proceedings. President Donald Trump and his administration see opportunity in these movements and seek to build a global network of like-minded conservative lawmakers committed to free speech and populist politics. The most recent example is among…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has led the United States on a weekslong diplomatic goose chase with the promise of peace in Ukraine — an endgame that keeps getting pushed back. Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev is in Washington this week to speak with White House officials and offer them a “real understanding of the Russian position”…