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May 2017

May 3

Canadian Christian leaders make urgent appeal to help South Sudan

May 3, 2017

OTTAWA – Canada’s Catholic bishops have joined other Christian leaders in making an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to help South Sudan.

Pope makes a push for solutions to global issues in Egyptian visit

May 3, 2017

Pope Francis visited Egypt for two days and for two days he made Egypt his platform.

Ontario budget offers encouraging signs for faith groups

May 3, 2017

A balanced budget with investments sprinkled across education, health care and welfare — including the surprise pharmacare program for anyone 24 and younger — has given faith communities in Ontario plenty to chew on.

Charlotte diocese says 'ordination' of woman as Catholic priest not valid

May 3, 2017

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A breakaway Catholic group is in the news for attempting to ordain a woman as a Catholic priest at a non-denominational church in North Carolina.

Egypt is a beacon of hope and refuge, Pope says at audience

May 3, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Just as it had been for centuries, Egypt can be a sign of hope for those who long for peace, Pope Francis said.

Indigenous Missionary Council in Brazil says attack was cowardly act

May 3, 2017

SAO PAULO – The Brazilian bishops' Indigenous Missionary Council criticized an attack in a remote area of Maranhao state in which 13 Gamela Indians were injured.

Catholic bishops to re-consecrate Canada to Mary on July 1

May 3, 2017

OTTAWA – Catholic bishops will be re-consecrating Canada to Mary on July 1 to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

May 4

Opinion: Unexpected papal meeting brings out best in bishop

May 4, 2017

As the Ontario bishops completed their ad limina visit to Rome last week, I couldn’t help but recall one of my favourite stories about one of Ontario’s favourite bishops.

Editorial: Smart choice to override court ruling on school funding

May 4, 2017

Bravo for Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, who has emerged as a white knight for Catholic education.

ShareLife funds help support outreach to elderly

May 4, 2017

For many seniors, day-to-day living is a lonely and often isolating experience.

Refugee sponsors put on hold by quota

May 4, 2017

The Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto has been forced to suspend all new applications to sponsor refugees for the rest of this year due to persistent backlogs in government processing.

Pope's homily: Church should evangelize, go out, listen, rejoice

May 4, 2017

The Church should be on its feet and on the journey, listening to the restlessness of the people, and always with joy. That was the message of Pope Francis this morning in the homily for the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.

Pope advances sainthood causes of U.S. priest, Vietnamese cardinal

May 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of Wisconsin-born Capuchin Father Solanus Casey, five religious, four laypeople and two cardinals, including Vietnamese Cardinal Francois Nguyen Van Thuan.

We must not be afraid of reform, Pope tells Vatican media office

May 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – To best respond to new challenges in the field of communication, the Vatican needs smart, courageous teamwork, not nostalgia for a glorious past or doomsday forecasts, Pope Francis said.

Demolition of 122-year-old cross in India sparks outrage among Catholics

May 4, 2017

MUMBAI, India – Despite being located on private property, a 122 year-old cross was demolished late last month in a suburb of Mumbai, sparking legal action from the local archdiocese.

Conservative MPP Yurek keeps up fight for conscience rights with bill

May 4, 2017

The Ontario Liberals’ rejection of amendments to its assisted suicide legislation leaves MPP Jeff Yurek “very disappointed” but not defeated as the Conservative prepares to introduce a private member’s bill to protect conscience rights for doctors and health care workers.

Pope Francis meets Myanmar leader, launch diplomatic relations

May 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Shortly after Pope Francis met privately with Myanmar's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, the Holy See and Myanmar announced they were establishing full diplomatic relations.

The loneliest moment leads to a revelation

May 4, 2017

One of the loneliest moments of my life happened on an Easter Sunday morning.

Imagine retiring to life as a holy beggar

May 4, 2017

With the exception of scripture and a few Christian mystics, Christian spirituality, up to now, has been weak in presenting us with a vision for our retirement years.

Pope Francis to meet Trump at Vatican May 24

May 4, 2017

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump will visit the Vatican and meet with Pope Francis May 24 as part of his first foreign trip as president.