Pope Calls for Rome to Welcome Foreigners as 2025 Closes
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a plea for Rome to welcome foreigners. Read his New Year's message and the global context of his appeal.
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a plea for Rome to welcome foreigners. Read his New Year's message and the global context of his appeal.
As temperatures plummet below -15°C, Montreal shelters are calling for public grace towards the unhoused. Learn how to help and what resources are available.
U.S. immigration authorities summon Afghan migrants for document checks on Christmas and New Year's Day. Critics call the timing a deliberate move to limit legal access. Read the full story.
Starting February 1, 2025, tourists visiting Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain will pay a 2-euro fee. Learn about the new rules and what it means for your trip.
Rome will implement an entry fee for the Trevi Fountain in 2025 to manage crowds and fund maintenance during the Jubilee Year, which expects millions of visitors.
Advanced laser technology is being used to meticulously clean and restore Rome's historic Column of Marcus Aurelius, revealing centuries of grime. Discover how science preserves our past.
Internal emails reveal a Trump appointee proposed including a children's biography of Donald Trump in welcome packets for white South African refugees. The plan has sparked backlash.
Rome has inaugurated its long-awaited Colosseum subway station, featuring a museum-like display of artifacts unearthed during construction. Discover the ancient history now.
King Charles and Queen Camilla's official 2025 Christmas card features a photo from their state visit to Italy, symbolizing love and connection. Discover the story behind the image.
Montreal Alouettes players brought holiday joy to 2000 young children during Welcome Hall Mission's Christmas gift distribution event. See how the team made a difference.
Two National Guard members critically wounded in D.C. ambush. Suspect, an Afghan national with CIA ties, entered U.S. in 2021. Investigation ongoing.
Following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C., the U.S. suspends Afghan immigration indefinitely. President Trump vows action.
President Trump cites White House assault as proof of migration security threats, suspends all Afghan immigration processing. Full analysis of new vetting protocols.
Italy faces growing femicide crisis as critics accuse Prime Minister Georgia Meloni of insufficient action. Learn about the protests and demands for change.
A 43-year-old Italian construction worker has died shortly after being rescued from the ruins of a partially collapsed 13th-century tower in Rome, dashing hopes for a miracle recovery.
Emergency crews work tirelessly to free a construction worker buried under rubble after the sudden collapse of a medieval tower in central Rome. Dramatic rescue operation continues through the night.
A 12th-century medieval tower adjacent to Rome's Aurelian Walls partially collapsed, raising alarm about the preservation of Italy's historical infrastructure.
Quebec actors Macsen and Lyla Gartner leap from rural life to horror stardom in HBO's upcoming IT prequel series, bringing authentic sibling chemistry to the terrifying world of Pennywise.
A 13th-century tower in central Rome partially collapsed during restoration work, injuring a construction worker and raising concerns about preserving ancient structures.
The newly appointed Edmonton Public School Board ushered in the school year with a heartfelt welcome to teachers, emphasizing support and collaboration in post-pandemic education.
A hilarious historical mix-up involving ancient Roman rulers resulted in Australian high school seniors getting an unexpected reprieve from their final history exam. Discover how confusing two Roman leaders turned into every student's dream scenario.