Archives for July 2022

Pope Francis agreed Saturday that the attempt to eliminate Indigenous culture in Canada through a church-run residential school system amounted to a cultural "genocide." … [Read more...] about Pope: Canadian residential schools were cultural 'genocide'

China said it was conducting military exercises Saturday off its coast opposite Taiwan after warning Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the U.S. House of Representatives to scrap possible plans to visit the island democracy, which Beijing claims as part of its territory. … [Read more...] about China announces military exercise opposite Taiwan

Pope Francis acknowledged Saturday that he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments, saying his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was "a bit of a test" that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire. … [Read more...] about Pope Francis says he'll slow down or retire: 'You can change a pope'

Someone beat the odds and won the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot. … [Read more...] about Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B Mega Millions jackpot

The House Jan. 6 committee will share 20 of its interview transcripts with the Justice Department as federal prosecutors have been increasingly focused on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the election. … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 panel to share 20 transcripts with Justice Department