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This Palestinian boy playing in the back alleys of Bethlehem may be able to dream of a better future, in part because of over $2 million Development and Peace spent in 2015-2016 to support community development, health and education programs in the Palestinian Territories.

Middle East tops list for D&P aid spending

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For the first time, Development and Peace spent more than half its international budget for humanitarian aid in the Middle East, according to its annual report.

A displaced Iraqi family walks near destroyed buildings March 4 in the Mosul. Iraq was the largest recipient of Aid to the Church in Need's funds in 2016.

Record year for Aid to the Church in Need

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Aid to the Church in Need set new fundraising records in Canada and internationally in 2016.

After 73 years living under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience with the Jesuits, Fr. Bill German died July 4 at the age of 92.

Fr. Bill German, a widely-travelled teacher and pastor, dies at age 91

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Jesuits who strive to see God in all things had a secret weapon in Fr. Bill German – a priest with an uncanny ability to connect all people with their own instinct for God. His missionary career took German from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Darjeeling, India. In Canada he was treasured as a spiritual director, confessor and pastor.

A man who told police he was from Mauritania is taken into custody Feb. 14 by Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers after walking across the U.S.-Canada border into Quebec.

Safe Third Country Agreement faces legal challenge

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Canada’s major churches, the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International Canada are taking the federal government to court, hoping to strike down a 13-year-old agreement between the United States and Canada on treatment of refugees.

President of the Canadian bishops' conference Bishop Douglas Crosby of Hamilton, right, has denounced a speech by Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland where she suggests that sexual reproductive rights have become a cornerstone of the nation’s foreign policy.

Canadian bishops blast minister’s speech making abortion ‘core’ of foreign policy

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OTTAWA – Canada’s bishops conference has denounced a speech by Canada’s foreign minister as “erroneous, confusing and misguided” for suggesting that sexual reproductive rights have become a cornerstone of the nation’s foreign policy.

Archbishop Terrence Prendergast consecrates his Ottawa diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on July 1.

Bishops across country consecrate dioceses to Mary on Canada Day weekend

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OTTAWA – From coast to coast, many Canadian bishops consecrated their dioceses to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Canada Day weekend.

Filipinos receive Communion during the Simbang Gabi Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dec. 15.

Faith’s place in Canada is a moving target

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A new poll suggests more Canadians than ever believe religion does more harm that good, but even the pollsters disagree on what the numbers mean for the future of faith in the country.

Canada’s bishops will soon release a new document on sexual-abuse prevention. Some dioceses have their own guidelines in place, like Montreal where a priest hearing a child’s confession has to be in a place visible to another adult.

Canadian bishops to issue new sexual-abuse prevention document

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Liberal Party leader winner Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire wave during victory speech in Montreal, Oct. 19, 2015.

Mixed reviews as Liberals near halfway point of mandate

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OTTAWA – As the summer barbecue season begins, the Liberal government received mixed reviews near the midway point of its electoral mandate.

Conservative religious freedom and human rights critic MP David Anderson says the Liberal government’s Bill C-51 would remove the only provisions in Canada’s Criminal Code that directly protects the rights of individuals to freely practice their religion.

Criminal Code changes raise religious freedom concerns

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OTTAWA – A new bill before the House of Commons has triggered religious freedom concerns because it removes Criminal Code sanctions against disrupting or obstructing worship services.

Pax Christi International aims to initiate a global conversation and promote promote practices and strategies for non-violent peace making,” said Judy Coode, the organization's co-ordinator for the Catholic Non-Violence Initiative.

Pax Christi International plans new peace initiative

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Pax Christi International is stepping up its efforts to position the Catholic Church as a leader in promoting non-violence.

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