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January 2024

January 29

Islamic State group claims responsibility for attack on church in Turkey

January 29, 2024

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul during a Sunday Mass that killed one person.

France's Catholic bishops strongly back farmers in their massive protest

January 29, 2024

France's bishops stand in solidarity with farmers protesting across the country. After days of protests in the local provinces, farmers were determined to block the main roads leading to Paris, with spectacular traffic jams of tractors and farm vehicles they formed Jan. 29 across the French capital.

January 30

Peterborough principal pays back pupils with polar plunge

January 30, 2024

To make good on a promise to his students, John Jalsevac braved the elements by taking a dive into Little Lake.

Lawyers seek to ‘rein in’ law group’s MAiD advocacy

January 30, 2024

Christian lawyer Lia Milousis hoped the votable resolution she and Kerri Froc submitted to the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) would convince the federal government to delay once again expanding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to individuals solely dealing with a mental health illness.

MAiD expansion delayed, but fight far from over

January 30, 2024

Groups battling the federal government’s expansion of MAiD to the mentally ill say the delay announced Jan. 29 is no cause to claim victory.

January 31

Three bishops, approved by pope and government, ordained in China

January 31, 2024

In less than a week, three Chinese bishops were ordained with the approval of both Pope Francis and the Chinese government.

Catholics step up to make it a record year for ShareLife

January 31, 2024

The Archdiocese of Toronto’s annual ShareLife parish charitable appeal soared to a record high $14.2 million haul in 2023, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 by more than $300,000.

Freedom the winner in convoy ruling, lawyer says

January 31, 2024

After a rash of “very poor” judgments in recent years, John Carpay was “happily surprised” the Federal Court of Canada ruled on Jan. 23 that Justin Trudeau’s government was not justified in using the Emergencies Act against the Freedom Convoy protest in 2022.

Ceremonies to mark consecrated life

January 31, 2024

A group that Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo calls “a true gift to the entire Family of God” will gather coast-to-coast in Canada Feb. 2-4 to mark the World Day for Consecrated Life.