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May 2023

May 1

Pope Francis on plane talks about Ukraine, returning artifacts to Canada

May 1, 2023

The Holy See has a project underway related to peace between Russia and Ukraine, but Pope Francis told reporters he could not talk about it yet.

May 2

Most victims of mass cult starvation in Kenya are children

May 2, 2023

As the death toll in what is becoming known as the "Shakahola starvation massacre" in Kenya hit 110, religious leaders in the region are finding that the majority of victims are children. They also suspect that not all of the victims died from starvation.

Kremlin, Ukraine deny working with Vatican on peace talks

May 2, 2023

Moscow is not working with the Vatican to end the war in Ukraine, said a Kremlin spokesperson.

May 3

Verbatim: Excerpt from 'Generation Laudato Si'

May 3, 2023

An essay by Nolan Scharper featured in 'Generation Laudato Si’: Catholic Youth on Living Out an Ecological Spirituality', edited by Rebecca Rathbone and Simon Appolloni, published this year by Novalis.

Order of Malta elects Canadian as grand master

May 3, 2023

The Sovereign Order of Malta has elected Canadian Fra' John T. Dunlap as its 81st grand master, the first non-European ever to head the order.

Pope Francis pushes return of Indigenous artifacts

May 3, 2023

Pope Francis is getting personally involved in making sure sacred items and cultural artifacts held in the Vatican Museums are returned to Canadian Indigenous communities.

Effect of Bill C-11 on religion remains to be seen

May 3, 2023

Bill C-11, one of the most hotly debated pieces of legislation in recent Canadian history, received royal assent and became law on April 27.

School steps up for Ukrainian refugees

May 3, 2023

As First Communion approaches for the St. Demetrius Catholic School community, many members who had fled Ukraine and its war found themselves in need of more than sacramental nourishment.

A faith filled way of seeing the world

May 3, 2023

This month we will celebrate Catholic Education Week, a time for the community to recognize the importance of Catholic education in our province, where more than 500,000 students attend 1,135 elementary schools and 219 secondary schools encompassing 29 Catholic school boards.

Rock star’s reconciliation legacy a hit

May 3, 2023

The legacies of late Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack, an Anishnawbe boy who never came home from residential school, are helping to transform Catholic education for the better.

After praying for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis greets Russian Orthodox official

May 3, 2023

Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary's care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church.

May 4

Roe v. Wade looms over March for Life

May 4, 2023

The buzz leading up to the 26th National March for Life in Ottawa on May 11 is very encouraging to event organizers at Campaign Life Coalition.

Mystery mission: Details murky on Pope Francis' push for peace in Ukraine

May 4, 2023

When Pope Francis told reporters the Vatican had some kind of "mission" underway to promote an end to the war in Ukraine, journalists naturally were intrigued.

Editorial: Beware loose lips

May 4, 2023

Catholic school trustee Wendy Ashby has shown a penitential measure of class and character April 26 by publicly apologizing for her bizarre Twitter outburst against “white Christian” men and the “white women” who support “christofascist patriarchy.”

The many become one in Christ

May 4, 2023

The theme for this year’s Catholic Education Week, “We are Many, We Are One,” originated from Romans 12:5. The passage reads: “We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members, one of another.”

Mission trip combines science with service

May 4, 2023

A unique mission trip offered at Holy Name of Mary College School blended medicine and philanthropy in a seminal journey to San Joaquin, an impoverished village of around 250 people, in the Dominican Republic.

May 5

You can be Indigenous and Christian, speakers insist

May 5, 2023

At the Ottawa offices of Cardus, coinciding with the 343rd anniversary of the death of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, four Indigenous Canadians spoke to a mixed crowd of what it means to be both Indigenous and a person of faith.

Busy retirement beckons Cardinal Ouellet

May 5, 2023

Cardinal Marc Ouellet has handed over the reins of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops office to Bishop Robert Francis Prevost.

God's Word on Sunday: As a chosen race, we are Jesus’ companions

May 5, 2023

Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year A) May 7 (Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12) Tension and misunderstanding in church communities is nothing new. As the faith continued to spread, more people from disparate backgrounds joined the community, which often gives rise to friction and resentment.

Academic supports help spread the faith

May 5, 2023

As another school year nears its end, education partners are sharing a message of hope to educators and students while continuing to spread the spirit of the faith in Ontario’s Catholic schools.