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October 2019

October 28

Report: Mideast Christians might not recover from persecution

October 28, 2019

Christianity is disappearing from towns and cities in parts of the Middle East, warns a new report from the papal foundation Aid to the Church in Need.

October 29

Vatican's U.N. rep pushes for world action to eliminate nuclear weapons

October 29, 2019

UNITED NATIONS -- Expressing concern that arms control treaties are "abrogated and flouted," the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations called on global leaders to work to rid the world of nuclear weapons.

Christians, like water, become stagnant if not moving, Pope Francis says

October 29, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Christians can become stagnant if they do not have the crashing waves of hope moving in their lives, Pope Francis said.

Hong Kong bishop reminds listeners that protesters are human

October 29, 2019

HONG KONG -- As demonstrations pitting pro-government groups against pro-democracy protesters continue, a bishop urged Catholics to pray for the realization that all are humans and not "cockroaches or dogs."

Biden denied Communion at Mass during campaign stop in South Carolina

October 29, 2019

FLORENCE, S.C. -- Former Vice President Joe Biden attended the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony Church Oct. 27 and when he presented himself to receive the Eucharist was refused by the pastor.

October 30

Getty Fire impacts a Catholic university, schools and retired sisters

October 30, 2019

WASHINGTON -- The Getty Fire that began whipping through mountain communities west of Los Angeles during the early hours of Oct. 28 caused the closure of several local Catholic schools, the evacuation of students and staff at Mount St. Mary's University and a call for the retired sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet to shelter in place.

Cardinal Becciu denies allegations of financial mismanagement

October 30, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Nearly a month after private documents about a property deal involving the Vatican leaked to the press, a Vatican official rejected accusations that he "played and tampered with the money of the poor."

Pope Francis calls for dialogue in wake of protests in Iraq

October 30, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- In the wake of deadly protests in Iraq, Pope Francis called on the people and their leaders to take the path of dialogue to find answers to their nation's problems.

Wednesday Audience: Holy Spirit guides church efforts to evangelize

October 30, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- The Holy Spirit guides the Catholic Church's mission, pointing the way to evangelize new lands and opening people's hearts to be transformed by Christ, Pope Francis said.

Glen Argan: West’s long-term interests neglected

October 30, 2019

With 47 of 48 seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan going to the Conservative Party in the Oct. 21 election, those Tory MPs make up almost 40 per cent of their party’s caucus. They would have a dominant voice in government had the Conservatives won the election.

Editorial: Reflect ... then act

October 30, 2019

It was a humbled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who indulged the media after his Liberal Party was returned grudgingly to Ottawa with a minority government.

Readers Speak Out: November 3, 2019

October 30, 2019

Papal dilemma The moot question that concerns many attendees at the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon appears to be Pope Francis’ expected shift in mandatory clerical celibacy, which would be virulently opposed by conservatives.

Speaking Out: YOU program puts love in a new light

October 30, 2019

Teens in the Ontario’s Diocese of Pembroke are learning about love and sexuality in a radically different way than might be expected in today’s culture.

Students bracing for rough ride on the labour front

October 30, 2019

If the first month of the school year is any indication, it’s going to be a bumpy ride for education in Ontario for the foreseeable future.

Priestly ordination should be decided by entire Church, says bishop

October 30, 2019

Any decision on married priests should begin with a global synod of bishops, rather than a regional assembly like the synod on the Amazon, said the past president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

October 31

Protesting priest earns award for advocacy

October 31, 2019

The Catholic Civil Rights League is honouring an 84-year-old priest who for three decades has been a visible presence in the nation’s capital for his opposition to abortion.

Six steps to building your estate plan

October 31, 2019

When most people think about estate planning, they usually think about their Will. But a valid Will is just one part of an overall estate plan — especially if an estate is particularly large or complex.

Giving back, looking forward

October 31, 2019

For Gail and Bruce Young a rewarding life isn’t something they can keep to themselves.

Pope Francis adds feast of Our Lady of Loreto to universal calendar

October 31, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has approved adding the Dec. 10 feast of Our Lady of Loreto to all calendars and liturgical books for the celebration of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours.

Pope Francis to military chaplains: Human dignity must be respected in war

October 31, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Military chaplains are called to educate the consciences of members of the armed forces so that even in war, the opposing side is not viewed merely as "an enemy to be destroyed," Pope Francis said.