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June 2017

June 27

Mystery surrounds death of priest who went missing in Scotland

June 27, 2017

EDINBURGH, Scotland – A priest who was reported missing last week from his parish in Edinburgh, Scotland was found dead on a nearby beach Friday afternoon.

The old still have a lot to give young people, Pope Francis says

June 27, 2017

VATICAN CITY – On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God calls them to be spiritual ‘grandparents’ to young people, who can learn from their experiences.

'Texting suicide' case could impact assisted suicide legislation

June 27, 2017

BOSOTN, Mass. – A case about whether a troubled teenager convinced her depressed boyfriend to commit suicide through her words and text messages may have possible implications for physician-assisted suicide cases.

Unity is not just 'bland uniformity,' Pope tells Orthodox delegation

June 27, 2017

VATICAN CITY – The dream of restoring full unity between Catholics and Orthodox can be a prophetic sign of legitimate differences coexisting rather than just simply agreeing on everything, Pope Francis said.

Bishops: Loss of affordable health care under GOP plan 'simply unacceptable'

June 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, in its analysis of the Senate health care bill, said late June 26 the measure would leave 22 million more people without insurance.

Hope continues for captured Filipino priest sighted alive

June 27, 2017

MARAWI, Philippines – Captured priest Father Teresito “Chito” Suganob was seen alive on Sunday in a part of a Philippines city under Islamist militant control, Agence France Presse reports.

British doctors' union supports campaign to decriminalize abortion

June 27, 2017

MANCHESTER, England – British doctors have put their support behind a campaign to strip criminal sanctions from the country's abortion laws, prompting warnings from Catholic bishops that liberalization might "put more vulnerable women at risk."

More needs to be done on reconciliation, says Pope's representative in Canada

June 27, 2017

OTTAWA – Much more needs to be done when it comes to reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples, said Canada’s Apostolic Nuncio.

Sisters of St. Joseph's mission continues at St. Michael's 125 years later

June 27, 2017

It has been 27 years since the Sisters of St. Joseph relinquished control of Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital, but the mission they began in 1892 hasn’t wavered.

June 28

Pope's homily: Christians need not read horoscopes to foresee the future

June 28, 2017

Pope Francis on Monday told believers not to look to horoscopes or to consult fortune-tellers to foresee the future; but to allow God to guide them in a journey full of surprises.

Mexican priest moved to intermediate care after stabbing attack

June 28, 2017

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was stabbed May 15 at the Mexico City Cathedral, left intensive care and was transferred to the Intermediate Care Area of Angeles Mocel Hospital in Mexico City, according to a June 20 statement by the Archdiocese of Mexico.

Pax Christi International plans new peace initiative

June 28, 2017

Pax Christi International is stepping up its efforts to position the Catholic Church as a leader in promoting non-violence.

Criminal Code changes raise religious freedom concerns

June 28, 2017

OTTAWA – A new bill before the House of Commons has triggered religious freedom concerns because it removes Criminal Code sanctions against disrupting or obstructing worship services.

Pope tells new cardinals to serve people, tackle sins

June 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Cardinals are not called to be "princes" of the church, but to serve the people of God and tackle the sins of the world, Pope Francis told five new cardinals.

Fresh from consistory, new cardinals greet family, friends

June 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church's five new cardinals received a warm reception from family, friends and the general public June 28 after Pope Francis inducted them into the College of Cardinals.

Speaking Out: Looking at the next 150 years

June 28, 2017

As a frequent rider of the subway, I have seen the Canada 150 ads that feature influential young adults and posing the question of how they will shape the future of our country.

Pope Francis defrocks Italian priest convicted of child sex abuse

June 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has defrocked an Italian priest who was found guilty of child sex abuse, three years after overturning predecessor Benedict XVI's decision to do the same after allegations against the priest first came to light.

Mixed reviews as Liberals near halfway point of mandate

June 28, 2017

OTTAWA – As the summer barbecue season begins, the Liberal government received mixed reviews near the midway point of its electoral mandate.

Faith: A good birthday question for Canadians: Who are we as a people?

June 28, 2017

Brian and Adin married and lived in Canada. She was originally from the Middle East, he from the British Isles. Over the years, they had to sort out where their differences came from: from different family backgrounds, personal differences or the different nations they’d belonged to.

Faith: Being good-hearted is not enough

June 28, 2017

Charity is about being good-hearted, but justice is about something more.