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February 2017

February 28

Local bishop says again Mary is not appearing in Medjugorje

February 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – "The Virgin Mary has not appeared in Medjugorje," said Bishop Ratko Peric of Mostar-Duvno, the diocese in Bosnia-Herzegovina, which includes Medjugorje.

Priest: We need to praise what is good, true in the Muslim faith

February 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Not only is there a good deal in common between Muslims and Christians, but Catholics are called to respect and work together with those who practice the Muslim faith in recognition of truth and goodness they do possess, said Islam scholar Fr. Thomas Michel.

Don't worry how it's spent, always give to homeless, Pope says

February 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – People who don't give money to the homeless because they think it will be spent on alcohol and not food should ask themselves what guilty pleasures they are secretly spending money on, Pope Francis said.

U.S. bishops denounce rise in anti-Semitic attacks

February 28, 2017

WASHINGTON – The U.S. bishops are responding with solidarity and concern for the Jewish community, following a surge in anti-Semitic actions in recent weeks.

Toronto Catholic board's Northern Spirit Games was a day of learning and fun

February 28, 2017

By hosting the Northern Spirit Games, Toronto's Catholic school board is giving students more than just a taste of traditional play for the day.

Pope paints picture of Sweden that's at odds with Trump’s

February 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – In an interview with a magazine that supports the homeless, Pope Francis suggested wealthy nations are partly to blame for the migrant crisis and urged Europeans and others to stand “in the shoes” of those arriving at their borders.

Pro-life group Right Now ranks Conservative hopefuls

February 28, 2017

OTTAWA – A new pro-life group believes Conservative leadership candidates must have more than proper pro-life credentials. Candidates must also have the ability to form a government.

Despite opposition, assisted suicide law takes effect in Washington D.C.

February 28, 2017

WASHINGTON– The District of Columbia has joined six states in the country in allowing doctors to prescribe lethal medications to terminally ill patients who want to end their lives.

Supreme Court to hear Trinity Western University's religious freedom case

February 28, 2017

OTTAWA – Trinity Western University will have an opportunity to defend its religious freedom and pro-traditional marriage community covenant before the Supreme Court of Canada.