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December 2020

December 26

‘God’s will’ leads Dowd to the Soo

December 26, 2020

Bishop Thomas Dowd is ready to embrace whatever comes his way as the newly installed Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie in northern Ontario.

Leah Perrault: Learning to love in cabin of my longing

December 26, 2020

Longing is a place I visit frequently, passing through on the way to somewhere else. The floor is worn at the entrance way and in front of the window, where walking gently back and forth has left its mark. The chair is comfortable in its familiarity, having moulded itself to my body’s curves. Since I expect to be moving on to somewhere more important, this little cabin doesn’t get the attention it deserves. But I’ve spent a lot of time in this longing this year. And the longing is wearing its place in me, too.

December 27

Five years in, reconciliation moves slowly

December 27, 2020

Five years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issued its final report, there is agreement that strides have been made in the journey towards healing with Canada’s Indigenous peoples.

God's Word on Sunday: God’s mercy shines, even in tough times

December 27, 2020

Epiphany of the Lord (Year B) Jan. 3 (Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12) Most people will be more than happy to see 2020 growing smaller in the rearview mirror. It has been long, hard and painful and brought disease, death, financial hardship and loss of human community. It seemed at times that it would never end, and in fact, it has not. We have a long road ahead of us.

Peter Stockland: Hope arises from damning report

December 27, 2020

In the midst of the Christmas season, Dan Cere sees signs of Easter in the Archdiocese of Montreal.

December 30

Pope Francis prays for victims of earthquake in Croatia

December 30, 2020

Pope Francis offered condolences and prayers for the victims of an earthquake that rocked central Croatia.

New law brings needed transparency to finances, Vatican official says

December 30, 2020

A new law that removes financial assets from the control of the Vatican Secretariat of State is a step forward on the path of financial reform, said Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See.

Argentina legalizes abortion during first 14 weeks of pregnancy

December 30, 2020

MEXICO CITY -- Argentina has legalized abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, despite strong Catholic opposition and polls showing deep divisions on the issue.