The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/08 at 19:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 8, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/08 at 19:00 EDT

1942, Europe. Soldiers find a boy surviving alone in the woods. They make him a member of Hitler's army. But what no one would know for decades, he was Jewish. Could a story so unbelievable be true? I'm Dan Goldberg. I'm from CBC's personally, Toy Soldier. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. From CBC News, the world this hour, I'm Mandi Sham. We begin at the Vatican. We have a Pope. The historic announcement before a crowd of thousands packed in St. Peter's Square as a senior Cardinal proclaims, We have a Pope. The next leader of the Catholic Church is American Robert Prevost. The 69-year-old then appeared and delivered his first words as Pope Leo XIV.

Peace be with you, said the new pope. He was born in Chicago and is a missionary who spent much of his career ministering in Peru. Prévost is the first American in history to be pope. He also holds Peruvian citizenship. He succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21st. The election of an American pope has taken many in the U.S. by surprise, but many Catholics there say they're hopeful for the new papacy.

Steve Futterman is in Los Angeles with reaction. Steve Futterman, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times,

New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New in the U.S. and at the regular midday mass at the downtown cathedral, prayers were said for the new American pope. Those attending the mass, like Allison Espinoza, say they are surprised an American was chosen, but feel it is good for the church. He knows about the U.S. and the battles that are going through here as much as he is in the world. Father Juan Ochoa believes Pope Leo's experience in many different regions could make him more effective.

A lot of his life he lived in Peru, so he's not just a pope of the United States, but he's a pope of the Americas. Pope Leo has been critical of Donald Trump on issues like immigration. His election is not without some controversy. A number of survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests accuse him of not responding fast enough to abuse allegations in Chicago in the early 2000s. Steve Futterman for CBC News, Los Angeles. The leaders of the U.S. and U.K. have announced an agreement on a potential trade deal.

We're sending a message to the world that Britain is open for business. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the pact will boost trade and create jobs. The US has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos from 27.5% to 10%. It will also remove levies on steel and aluminum. In exchange, the UK will open its market to more American beef and ethanol. It would be the first deal for President Donald Trump since he launched his global trade war. The deal includes plans that will bring the United Kingdom into the economic security alignment with the United States. We feel very very comfortable with

that because it's been a great ally, truly one of our great allies. Many details of the deal are still to be worked out Ontario has announced it will become the first province in Canada to build small modular reactors they are nuclear power generators a small enough to be transported by trucks Philippe Chanuk has details this is a made in Canada vision for energy security and affordability in Darlington about an hour's drive east of Toronto Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce touts non-Canadian technology that New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Alberta are also piloting. He says the first reactor

will be up and running by decades end at the cost of seven billion dollars. Lecce says he's aware that New Brunswick's planned project is already in financial trouble. First of its kind technology poses opportunities and challenges, but we are totally confident that we have created the discipline, the track record. Four reactors are planned at the cost of $20 billion. While US and Asian companies develop the technology, unlike Canada's can-do design, Lecce says 80% of what's budgeted will go to Ontario companies, which is part of a strategy to make Canada an exporter of this technology.

Phillip Lee Shanok, CBC News, Toronto. A fire in the Newfoundland community of Adams Cove is now under control. Foggy and damp weather conditions gave firefighters the upper hand. At least 20 structures have been damaged or destroyed. It's not known when evacuees can come home. And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Mandi Sham.