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Friday May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025 by Graeme MacKay
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, embodies a connection between the U.S. and Peru, poised to lead the global Church with a diverse perspective.

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Friday May 9, 2025, The Toronto Star

“American” Pope

The 2025 papal conclave is poised to shape the future of the Catholic Church, balancing tradition and modernity as diverse global leaders vie for the papacy.

April 28, 2025

As Pope Leo XIV takes on his new role, I’ve noticed the U.S. media celebrating him as the first American pope. While it’s natural to feel proud, it’s important to see the bigger picture.

Pope Leo XIV, originally from the U.S., has spent over 20 years in Peru, making him a true bridge between North and South America. His deep connection to both continents makes him an ideal leader for the global Church, following in the footsteps of Pope Francis from South America.

Posted in: International, USA Tagged: 2025-09, America, peru, pontiff, pope, pope Leo XiV, roman Catholic, Vatican

Thursday November 17, 2016

November 16, 2016 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Thursday November 17, 2016 Trudeau brings message of open doors to Cuba, South America Justin TrudeauÕs arrival Tuesday in Cuba Ð the first official visit by a Canadian prime minister in almost two decades Ð is the first step in the Liberal governmentÕs week-long bid to boost Canadian trade, investment and engagement in the region. The visit is a necessary and symbolic stop en route to Argentina and Peru because Cuba is a political and diplomatic gateway to the Americas, said Allan Culham, CanadaÕs former ambassador to the Organization of American States. ÒA visit to Cuba is a rite of passage in the Americas,Ó Culham said. ÒYou canÕt have any credibility in the Americas without having gone to Cuba.Ó The Prime MinisterÕs Office has publicly said the visit would focus on trade and investment, but the context of those talks has changed in the last week with U.S. president-elect Donald TrumpÕs tough stances on free trade. Thanks to places like Argentina, where liberal democracy is being embraced, Canadians may be able to play a more influential role in South America, said Culham Ð particularly at a time when the U.S. is turning dramatically inwards. ÒThis is a real opportunity for us on the hemispheric stage to make a difference both politically and practically.Ó CanadaÕs reputation in South America has taken a hit in the last decade from concerns about the environmental and social effects of Canadian mining operations, said John Kirk, a professor in the department of Spanish and Latin American studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax. ÒWe have done a dismal job,Ó Kirk said. ÒIÕve got students in several places in Latin America that have taken the maple leaf off the backpack precisely because of the role of (former prime minister) Stephen Harper.Ó In Cuba, Trudeau is scheduled to meet Tuesday with president Raul Castro shortly after his arrival in Havana before attending a state dinner. There is

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday November 17, 2016

Trudeau brings message of open doors to Cuba, South America

Justin Trudeau’s arrival Tuesday in Cuba – the first official visit by a Canadian prime minister in almost two decades – is the first step in the Liberal government’s week-long bid to boost Canadian trade, investment and engagement in the region.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

March 12, 2014

The visit is a necessary and symbolic stop en route to Argentina and Peru because Cuba is a political and diplomatic gateway to the Americas, said Allan Culham, Canada’s former ambassador to the Organization of American States.

“A visit to Cuba is a rite of passage in the Americas,” Culham said. “You can’t have any credibility in the Americas without having gone to Cuba.”

The Prime Minister’s Office has publicly said the visit would focus on trade and investment, but the context of those talks has changed in the last week with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tough stances on free trade.

Thanks to places like Argentina, where liberal democracy is being embraced, Canadians may be able to play a more influential role in South America, said Culham – particularly at a time when the U.S. is turning dramatically inwards.

“This is a real opportunity for us on the hemispheric stage to make a difference both politically and practically.”

January 16, 2007

Canada’s reputation in South America has taken a hit in the last decade from concerns about the environmental and social effects of Canadian mining operations, said John Kirk, a professor in the department of Spanish and Latin American studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

“We have done a dismal job,” Kirk said.

“I’ve got students in several places in Latin America that have taken the maple leaf off the backpack precisely because of the role of (former prime minister) Stephen Harper.”

In Cuba, Trudeau is scheduled to meet Tuesday with president Raul Castro shortly after his arrival in Havana before attending a state dinner.

There is no scheduled meeting with Fidel Castro, the former Cuban leader who was an honorary pallbearer at Pierre Trudeau’s funeral in 2000. (Source: MacLean’s)

 

Posted in: Canada Tagged: argentina, Canada, Cuba, dancing, diplomacy, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, peru, salsa, Trade, USA

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