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April 2016

April 1

Cardinal Cottier, former theologian of papal household, dies

April 1, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Cardinal Georges Cottier, former theologian of the papal household, died March 31 at the age of 93.

Leaving my fears to God

April 1, 2016

For many, anxiety and stress can be debilitating. It can lead to a number of physical symptoms that prevent you from being fully present in the moment.

St. James youth rock for SickKids

April 1, 2016

Choir practices at St. James parish in Toronto have been especially exciting as the youth choir prepares for its biggest concert yet.

Abortion-related measures signed into law in Indiana, Utah

April 1, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS - A new Indiana law that protects unborn children by banning abortions based on potential disabilities, gender and race "reflects the love that God has for everyone by affirming that every human life is sacred," Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin said.

Pope breaks record on Instagram

April 1, 2016

VATICAN CITY - With a simple tap, Pope Francis joined Instagram and quickly set a record for gaining one million followers.

Canadian bishops trying to limit the euthanasia damage

April 1, 2016

TORONTO - Catholic bishops, anti-euthanasia activists and doctors all know they’re not going to get what they want out of a court-mandated law regulating doctor-assisted suicide likely to be introduced into Parliament this month, but they’re still trying to limit the damage.

April 2

Good Shepherd ready to meet housing demand

April 2, 2016

TORONTO - A $100-million promise from Queen’s Park followed by a $2.3-billion allocation in the 2016 federal budget has raised hopes for solutions to homelessness at Good Shepherd Ministries.

The right and wrong of human rights

April 2, 2016

The Supreme Court ruling that legalized assisted suicide last year didn’t just find a technical problem in the wording of the Criminal Code. It said that Canadians have a right to ask for and receive state-sanctioned aid in killing themselves under certain circumstances.

April 3

Serra offers priests their day in the sun

April 3, 2016

God first taught humanity the importance of rest — when He created the universe, God rested on the seventh day and saw that it was all good.

A place where the writer has time for their craft

April 3, 2016

A unique annual retreat offers writers the time and space to connect with themselves and work on their craft.

The Heart of Creativity, where faith meets art

April 3, 2016

For anyone looking to figuratively and literally brush up on their faith, Kingston Ont.’s Providence Spirituality Centre is the place to be in May.

Prayer can help 
the businessperson make virtuous decisions

April 3, 2016

A Jesuit from Las Vegas knows it can be hard to be virtuous in the marketplace, so he has created retreats for working people.

The Story of God shares Morgan Freeman’s questions of faith

April 3, 2016

CHICAGO - It all started about seven years ago when actor Morgan Freeman visited the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Noticing the mosaics of Jesus inside the museum, Freeman asked his tour guide, who was Muslim, if the tiles had been covered over when the building, originally a Greek Orthodox church, was used as a mosque.

Choosing a candidate? Heed Ten Commandments, says Philippine prelate

April 3, 2016

MANILA, Philippines - A Philippine archbishop is urging Catholics to heed the Ten Commandments before they head to the polls in May to vote for offices ranging from president to local village councillors.

April 4

The answer Christians give to God is always ‘yes’

April 4, 2016

Pope Francis on Monday celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation encouraging the faithful to open their hearts to God and to say ‘yes’ to his message of salvation.

Pope asks for new Catholic institutions of mercy, charity

April 4, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis asked Catholic dioceses around the world to set up a permanent memorial of the Year of Mercy by establishing a hospital, home for the aged or school in an under-served area.

Pope meets head of traditionalist Society of St. Pius X

April 4, 2016

VATICAN CITY - As discussions continue between Vatican officials and leaders of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, Pope Francis met at the Vatican with Bishop Bernard Fellay, head of the society.

Church leaders call for Zuma to do 'honourable thing' after South Africa court ruling

April 4, 2016

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - A prominent South African Jesuit called for President Jacob Zuma to resign after a court ruling that he violated the constitution in the $16-million remodeling his home.

Church urges nations, society to address ongoing issues related to drugs

April 4, 2016

Around the globe, a worldwide addiction to illicit drugs is fueling violence, human trafficking, a proliferation of guns, organized crime and terrorism, the Vatican has said.

April 5

'God's not Dead 2' and 'Miracles from Heaven' blessed with ticket sales

April 5, 2016

Evangelical Christian inspiration and apologetics are filling theater seats, with two films in the top five for box office last weekend.