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Skepticism grows over refugees, poll finds

Despite 74 per cent of Canadians supporting refugees’ right to seek safety, a lack of understanding about immigration nuances looks to be fuelling skepticism and threatening Canada’s humanitarian spirit, according to a new Ipsos survey released on World Refugee Day.

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Migration, mining buried in G7 headlines

To say the least, much has transpired in the days following the Group of Seven Leaders (G7) signing a joint statement on June 16 in support of Israel’s right to defend itself and in opposition to Iran ever possessing a nuclear weapon.

Syria

'Slaughter of innocents' in suicide bombing at Syrian church called 'unspeakable evil'

An Islamist suicide bombing at a packed Damascus church that killed at least 20 and injured dozens of worshippers June 22 has sparked international outrage. Sectarian violence continues to plague Syria's new leadership seven months after toppling Bashar Assad's regime.

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Suicide bomb attack at Syrian church kills at least 20, injures dozens

Christians in Syria are reeling after a suicide bombing struck a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus during a June 22 Divine Liturgy.

Indigenous Resource Network sees Bill C-5 as path to economic reconciliation

Bill C-5, passed on the final day of the House of Commons’ first sitting under Prime Minister Mark Carney, has drawn mixed reaction from First Nations leaders, some who argue vehemently against it, and others who take a more sanguine view, saying it would benefit their communities in the long term.

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Summit participants pledge to move Synod forward

Participants at the Journey of Encounter: Pilgrims of Hope Embracing Synodality summit have committed to embracing the values of inclusion, interculturality and listening as they promote the synodal pathway nationwide.

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Opinion
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Sr. Helena BurnsCulture à la Carte

Standing fast against the Modernist heresy

One big temptation for religious types when it comes to “Evolution,” is the belief that soul/spirit/the spiritual is also evolving (meaning, automatically becoming better and even transforming into some great unknown). I never bought this, even as a kid.

Helena Burns
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Church arsonist fails to appear for sentencing

The criminal sentencing for a man who admitted he set ablaze St. Bernard Church in Grouard, Alta., on May 22, 2023 has been indefinitely delayed as the confessed perpetrator failed to show up at the Court of King’s Bench in Peace River on June 12.

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Faith

Pope leads Corpus Christi procession through streets of Rome

In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope Leo XIV said.

Arts and Culture

‘Holy fools for Jesus‘

If the best metric for judging a comedy show is the amount of laughter, then Stand Up for Jesus was an undeniable success. It also might hold a key to understanding what constitutes Catholic comedy.

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Nicholas Elbers