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November 2018

November 1

Canadian bishops eager to share ‘fire’ of synod on youth

November 1, 2018

ROME – The president of the Canadian bishops’ conference called the Synod of Bishops a “powerful experience” which he hopes will make him a better bishop.

Sainthood is a choice, 'either holiness or nothing', Pope Francis says

November 1, 2018

VATICAN – Saints are not just the well-known men, women and young people on the liturgical calendar, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.

New York bishop removed from ministry upon Vatican review of abuse claim

November 1, 2018

WASHINGTON – A New York auxiliary bishop has been removed from public ministry pending a Vatican review of a decades-old accusation of sexual abuse against him, a claim he denies, the Archdiocese of New York said in a letter released Oct. 31.

Speaking Out: Give young people the benefit of doubt

November 1, 2018

There is a misconception that teenagers will always jump at an opportunity to do wrong. This is based on the stereotype that teens are up to no good.

Asia Bibi's release sets legal precedent in Pakistan

November 1, 2018

SYDNEY – Asia Bibi has been released from death row and prison in Pakistan and is now under heavy protective guard in a secret location with her family, reported a longtime Catholic missionary involved with negotiations in Pakistan about her case.

Fr. Fogarty dinner honours Catholic education pioneer

November 1, 2018

Frank Clifford based his life on three things: faith, family and friends.

There is danger of 'false confidence' in church's fight against clergy abuse, Irish bishops say

November 1, 2018

KILKENNY, Ireland – Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warned there was "a danger of complacency or inertia or of slippage into false confidence" in the church's fight against clerical abuse.

November 2

Indigenous spirituality key part of Parliament of World Religions

November 2, 2018

When Indigenous people from across Canada and beyond took centre stage, conducting the first of two opening ceremonies Nov. 1 at the Parliament of World Religions in Toronto, it was far more than a token appearance.

Feast of All Souls a time to remember, to hope for eternal life, Pope says

November 2, 2018

ROME – The Mass for the feast of All Souls is "realistic, concrete" in calling Catholics to remember the people and events of their past, to consider how they live today and to hope for eternal life with God and their loved ones who preceded them, Pope Francis said.

New Brunswick diocese wins case over sex abuse payouts

November 2, 2018

In a decision that confirms its right to proactively reach out to victims of sexual abuse by priests, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bathurst, N.B., has been awarded $3.4 million in a dispute with its insurance company.

New Vatican body to take over Catholic charismatic activities

November 2, 2018

VATICAN – The two international bodies that had been supporting and coordinating the international activities of charismatic Catholics will become one new organization.

Ajax parish putting words into action against sex abuse

November 2, 2018

When the shocking news broke of the coverup of sexual abuse by priests in Pennsylvania in August, word spread far and fast, with a wave of anger following in its wake.

Migrants, refugees suffer because of 'guilty silence' of many, Pope Francis says

November 2, 2018

VATICAN – The "throwaway culture" has become a pandemic today, and it leaves migrants and displaced people without a voice and at the mercy of those who exploit them, Pope Francis said.

Canadian Muslims given papal close-up

November 2, 2018

ROME – A delegation of Canadian Muslims experienced a dream come true Oct. 24 when they met Pope Francis after his weekly Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square.

November 5

The meaning of life is found in self-giving service, Pope says in memorial Mass for cardinals, bishops

November 5, 2018

VATICAN – For every Christian, but especially for those called to ministry, God's gift of life is a call to serve others, Pope Francis said at a memorial Mass for bishops and cardinals who have died in the past year.

Christians must ensure anti-Semitism is banned from society, Pope Francis says

November 5, 2018

VATICAN – Sharing the same roots as their Jewish brothers and sisters, Christians cannot be anti-Semitic and must work to ensure anti-Semitism is banned from society, Pope Francis said.

Pope prays for Coptic Orthodox Christians after terrorist attack in Egypt

November 5, 2018

VATICAN – In the wake of a deadly attack against Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt, Pope Francis prayed for the victims, their families and the entire Christian community.

Ontario scraps women’s abuse panel

November 5, 2018

News that Ontario’s provincial government had disbanded its roundtable of experts on violence against women has Catholic Family Services woman abuse specialist Shereen McFarlane worried.

Caravan puts refugee policy on hot seat

November 5, 2018

A caravan of up to 7,000 migrants heading north through Mexico toward a possible showdown at the American border are highlighting an urgent issue in Canadian refugee policy.

Alberta public board launches campaign for single public-funded system

November 5, 2018

EDMONTON – Catholic educators say they are unfazed by a new awareness campaign asking Albertans to weigh in on the idea of dissolving the province’s publicly funded education systems into one.