The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/04/22 at 02:00 EDT

Episode Date: April 22, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/04/22 at 02:00 EDT

When they predict we'll fall, we rise to the challenge. When they say we're not a country, we stand on guard. This land taught us to be brave and caring, to protect our values, to leave no one behind. Canada is on the line and it's time to vote as though our country depends on it. Because like never before, it does. I'm Jonathan Pedneau, co-leader of the Green Party of Canada. This election, each vote makes a difference. Authorized by the Registeredleader of the Green Party of Canada. This election, each vote, makes a difference. Authorized by the Registered Agent of the Green Party of Canada.

From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Neil Herland. We begin at the Vatican, where it's already daylight. You're listening to a live audio signal from St. Peter's Square where people are gathering to honor the life of Pope Francis. The leader of the Catholic Church died Monday at the age of 88 from a stroke and heart failure. The first general congregation of cardinals is taking place at the Vatican and they could announce a date for the funeral of Pope Francis. There is speculation it could take place on Friday or Saturday. In about two weeks dozens of Cardinals

will gather to vote for the next Pope. As Sharon Yonan-Reynolds reports there are several contenders including a few from Canada. Next month the College of Cardinals will convene in Rome to begin a process shrouded in mystery and intrigue. You shouldn't underestimate the importance of the liturgical differences. JD Flynn is editor-in-chief of The Pillar, a Catholic media organization. He says cardinal's choices will be between a leader that carries Pope Francis's legacy or someone with a more conservative approach. Flynn says the Vatican's secretary of State, Pietro Peralin, regarded as a moderate, is a serious contender. Emma Anderson is a professor

of religious studies at the University of Ottawa. She says Canadian Michael Cherny, who heads the Vatican office responsible for migrants, charity and development, could be an interesting candidate. He's very, very big on social justice. There's also the Archbishop of Quebec, Gerald Lacroix, who serves on the Cardinal Council of Advisors. He's kind of a savvy Vatican insider. But she says little is certain in a vote that can take anywhere from mere hours to years.

Sharon Yonan-Reynolds, CBC News, Montreal. Conservative leader Pierre Polyaev will reveal his election platform Tuesday. We'll have a platform for all eyes to see which will bring change to Canada. It will axe taxes, unleash home building, resource development, lock up criminals, secure our borders and bring home the country that we knew and love. Polyaev is the last major party leader to release his plan. Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh launched theirs over the weekend. Jury selection begins Tuesday in London, Ontario in the trial of five hockey players.

The five men are accused of a group sexual assault in a player's room in 2018. The accusation sent shockwaves through Canada's hockey culture and its governing body, Hockey Canada. Kate Dubinsky reports. Their names are known in the hockey world. Michael McLeod and Cal Foote were with the New Jersey Devils, Dylan Dubay with the Calgary Flames, and Carter Hart with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Alex Formonton had played with the Ottawa Senators. The international media spotlight will turn from the ice to the Superior Court of Justice in London, Ontario, where each of the five make pleas to sexual assault charges. The complainant, whose name is protected by a publication ban, says the five players assaulted her after a night out celebrating their World Junior Hockey win. Legal experts say the case will rest on the evidence and the credibility of the complainant. Each player's lawyers will have a chance to cross-examine her. That's likely to be a difficult watch, says Jessie Roger, there with Inova,

an agency for victims of gender-based violence. We're feeling very deeply for the young woman at the centre of this case, knowing that what she is about to go through is going to be really difficult. The trial is scheduled to last eight weeks. Kate Tobinski, CBC News, London, Ontario. The Montreal Canadiens lost their first game of the Stanley Cup playoffs tonight. Bouncing puck off the draw, what will this... What's up, look at that sub!

The Washington Capitals beat Montreal 3-2 in overtime. The Winnipeg Jets beat St. Louis 2-1 in Game 2 tonight. Winnipeg leads its series with two games. And finally the Edmonton Oilers lost their first playoff game to the Los Angeles Kings tonight. Final score 6-5. The Battle of Ontario resumes Tuesday night with the Ottawa Senators playing the Toronto Maple Leafs.

And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Herland.