Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Here's how a conclave elects a new pope

Four cardinals, dressed in traditional red vestments, talk among themselves.

The process of electing a new pope follows rules and rituals that have been followed, and sometimes tweaked, since the 13th century — when cardinals were first sequestered to prevent any outside meddling.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pope-election-conclave-1.7462960?cmp=rss

Trump moves to end congestion pricing in New York City

Congestion Relief Zone signage stands is seen against the New York City skyline on a sunny day.

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was rescinding federal approval of New York City's congestion pricing program that is designed to reduce traffic and raise money to upgrade aging subway and bus systems.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nyc-congestion-pricing-news-trump-1.7463278?cmp=rss

Sinkhole opens up on main street of English village

Sinkhole Britain

A growing sinkhole on the main street in Godstone, England, has local residents and officials worried. Some properties are cordoned off, local officials say, but everyone is being urged to avoid the area while structural experts assess it.



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6654685?cmp=rss