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Pope’s Visit to Lebanon Sparks Hope Amid Turmoil

  Pope Leo XIV waves while boarding the papal plane at Ataturk Airport, as he departs from Turkey to Lebanon during his first apostolic journey, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 30, 2025.   The Pope arrived in Lebanon today, carrying a message of peace and solidarity to a nation struggling with political instability and the scars of regional conflict. His visit is seen as a symbolic gesture aimed at uniting communities across religious and political divides. During his address, the Pope emphasized the importance of dialogue, reconciliation, and compassion, urging leaders and citizens alike to work toward a future free from violence. Crowds gathered in Beirut to welcome him, many expressing hope that his presence could inspire renewed efforts for stability and healing in the war-wracked region. Observers note that Lebanon, long considered a bridge between cultures and faiths, faces mounting challenges. The Pope’s visit, however, is being hailed as a reminder of the country’s res...
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S&P/TSX Composite Closes Lower Amid Broader Losses

Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, closed lower on Friday, echoing the trend in U.S. markets. Despite earlier gains, the S&P/TSX composite index ended down 66.37 points at 21,875.79. The decline was driven by weakness in energy and industrials sectors.

Statistics Canada reported that real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.3% in April, but the early read for May showed growth slowing to 0.1% for the month. Consumers in Canada appear to be pulling back, impacted by higher interest rates over the past two years. Portfolio manager Hadiza Djataou noted that consumption is taking a hit, influencing stock performance.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 45.20 points at 39,118.86, the S&P 500 index dropped 22.39 points to 5,460.48, and the Nasdaq composite fell 126.08 points to 17,732.60. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge indicated a 2.6% rise in consumer prices for May, easing from April’s 2.7% reading.

The Canadian dollar traded at 73.06 cents US, and while Canada’s GDP data didn’t significantly impact interest rate expectations, Djataou anticipates further pressure on the loonie due to diverging economic trajectories between Canada and the U.S.


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