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B.C. Supreme Court to hear challenge on forcing faith-based hospitals to provide MAiD

In a case with implications for religious freedom, institutional autonomy, and health-care access across Canada, a B.C. Supreme Court trial starting Monday will consider whether faith-based hospitals can be forced to provide euthanasia on-site.

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St. Mike’s TEDx Talk redefines perspectives

Even as an institution with 173 years of independent Catholic education and character formation behind it, Toronto’s St. Michael’s College School continues as it breaks new ground in student engagement with its inaugural TEDxYouth@SMCS event on Jan. 16.

Photo courtesy TED

Alleged desecration of crucifix in classroom sparks controversy, national debate in Poland

An alleged desecration of a crucifix at a primary school in northern Poland has triggered nationwide outrage in the predominantly Catholic country.

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Among peace talks, Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis continues

While political leaders debate the terms of a peace settlement in gilded halls of power, Ukrainians living in the nightmare of an ongoing war are struggling to survive and rebuild the tattered remnants of their lives, say those working on the ground with parishes, eparchies and local partners such as Caritas Ukraine.

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The Bible: God speaks words of comfort, support and hope

On Sept. 30, 2019 — the Memorial of St. Jerome, Bishop and Doctor of the Church — Pope Francis established that “the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the Word of God.” In establishing “Sunday of the Word of God,” the late Holy Father reminded us of the importance of reading the Bible as part of our faith practice.

Editorial

May peace be the victor

Glen ArganThe Mustard Seed

Rekindling Christ’s fire within ourselves

Gerry TurcotteFigure of Speech

Finding the whimsy in secularist whining

Dcn. Robert KinghornChurch on the Street

Surprising gift from the God of Surprises

Fr. Yaw Acheampong

The Bible: God speaks words of comfort, support and hope

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Editorial

May peace be the victor

Glen ArganThe Mustard Seed

Rekindling Christ’s fire within ourselves

Gerry TurcotteFigure of Speech

Finding the whimsy in secularist whining

Dcn. Robert KinghornChurch on the Street

Surprising gift from the God of Surprises

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Program stresses Christ as centre of marriage

Mississauga, Ont.’s Merciful Redeemer Parish’s young adults program is encouraging Catholic adults to rediscover Holy Matrimony in a new light, not as a worldly coming-of-age checklist event, but rather a Christ-centred path to true joy, fulfilment and discernment.

Heavenly intercessor for Venezuela has family connection in Vancouver

As Pope Leo responded to the recent U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by invoking the intercession of newly canonized Saint Jose Gregorio Hernandez, the moment carried special meaning for a B.C. man who is related to the Venezuelan saint.

Archbishop Hebda calls for prayers after woman shot dead by ICE officer in Minneapolis

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda is continuing his call for prayers after police said a woman was pronounced dead following a shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis Jan. 7.

Christian unity week looks to break 'ecclesial isolation'

Christians from across Toronto will unite later this month to echo Christ's own plea that we may all be one as part of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

St. Monica's baby shows desperation some mothers face

Sisters who manage school of kidnapped Nigerian children: 'Your compassion became a lifeline'

Vatican agency says 17 churchworkers murdered in 2025

Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, Pope Leo says at end of Holy Year

Vatican sees record number of visitors during Jubilee year, officials say

Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, including Caritas, drawing condemnation

Faith

Baptism provides light in darkness, gateway to heaven, Pope Leo says

Baptizing one's children is as essential as providing them with food and clothing, Pope Leo XIV told parents.

OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media

Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings

The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still "the guiding star" the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said.

Consistory

Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pontiff: 'A Church that cares'

After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the "low-batteried" but "very pleased" cardinals wrapped the first historic extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV. They left the consistory with a clear vision of the new pontiff for "a Church that cares."

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Pope Leo to cardinals: You are not experts promoting agendas, but a community of faith

Pope Leo XIV gathered cardinals present for the extraordinary consistory this week for an early morning Mass Jan. 8 in St. Peter's Basilica, telling them they're together not to promote "agendas," but to take part in a "discernment" that "comes from the Lord."

Science and Technology

Challenge will be connecting AI with spiritual realm

Artificial intelligence became so culturally ubiquitous over the past calendar year that Time magazine crowned these technologies mimicking human intelligence as the “2025 Person of the Year.”

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Catholic Church’s guidance can be useful for AI

Priest and bioethicist Fr. Michael Baggot, a prominent Catholic voice on artificial intelligence, urges more faithful to become active developers and ethical contributors in the field in 2026.

Arts and Culture

Enchanting David true to Scripture

David did not conquer the Goliath known as Avatar: Fire and Ash during the opening weekend box office showdown before Christmas.

Image courtesy Angel Studios

Venezuela

End of Maduro's reign a relief for Venezuelans in Canada

Venezuelan Canadian Augusto Figuera and his wife, Laura Ortega, were awakened after 2 a.m. on Jan. 3 by a call from a Toronto friend. She informed the couple that a military operation was underway in their homeland and shared videos and posts from social media.

OSV News photo/Eduardo Munoz, Reuters

As Maduro faces New York trial, uncertainty lingers for Venezuelan migrants

As deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first appearance Jan. 5 in a New York courtroom on narco-terrorism charges, uncertainty about immigration status lingered for some Venezuelan migrants in the U.S.

Pope Leo, bishops react to US capture of Maduro with concern for Venezuela

Pope Leo XIV expressed "deep concern" following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by the United States in a large-scale attack.

B.C. Supreme Court to hear challenge on forcing faith-based hospitals to provide MAiD

St. Mike’s TEDx Talk redefines perspectives

Alleged desecration of crucifix in classroom sparks controversy, national debate in Poland

Among peace talks, Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis continues

The Bible: God speaks words of comfort, support and hope

May peace be the victor

Rekindling Christ’s fire within ourselves

Finding the whimsy in secularist whining

Surprising gift from the God of Surprises

The Bible: God speaks words of comfort, support and hope

May peace be the victor

Rekindling Christ’s fire within ourselves

Finding the whimsy in secularist whining

Surprising gift from the God of Surprises

A callout for the week of ecumenical prayer

More News

Program stresses Christ as centre of marriage

Heavenly intercessor for Venezuela has family connection in Vancouver

Archbishop Hebda calls for prayers after woman shot dead by ICE officer in Minneapolis

Christian unity week looks to break 'ecclesial isolation'

St. Monica's baby shows desperation some mothers face

Sisters who manage school of kidnapped Nigerian children: 'Your compassion became a lifeline'

Vatican agency says 17 churchworkers murdered in 2025

Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, Pope Leo says at end of Holy Year

Vatican sees record number of visitors during Jubilee year, officials say

Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, including Caritas, drawing condemnation

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Faith

Baptism provides light in darkness, gateway to heaven, Pope Leo says

Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings

Consistory

Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pontiff: 'A Church that cares'

Pope Leo to cardinals: You are not experts promoting agendas, but a community of faith

Science and Technology

Challenge will be connecting AI with spiritual realm

Catholic Church’s guidance can be useful for AI

Arts and Culture

Enchanting David true to Scripture

Venezuela

End of Maduro's reign a relief for Venezuelans in Canada

As Maduro faces New York trial, uncertainty lingers for Venezuelan migrants

Pope Leo, bishops react to US capture of Maduro with concern for Venezuela