August 2024

Judo, faith values go together, says judoka priest who oversees Olympic chaplains

Caroline de Sury · August 1, 2024

The multifaith center that came to life in the Olympic Village along with the July 26 opening of the Olympic Games has a real champion overseeing it.

We can accomplish amazing things with God’s strength

Lea Karen Kivi · August 1, 2024

The Bible Book(s)/ Chapter(s) to read each day for Week 9: Sunday, Aug. 4 to Saturday, Aug. 10.

Pope Francis visits amusement park near Rome

Carol Glatz · August 1, 2024

Pope Francis visited an amusement park an hour outside of Rome to greet workers, their families and the two nuns providing pastoral care there.

Papal adviser, head of Microsoft talk ethics and AI in conversation on tech giant's campus

Helen McClenahan · August 1, 2024

Dozens of technologists and Catholics gathered at Microsoft in Redmond for a conversation about ethics in artificial intelligence between an "unlikely pair," as they were introduced: a papal adviser and the head of Microsoft.

Art centre founded by Father Rupnik pushes back on removal of artwork

OSV News · August 1, 2024

The artistic community founded by Father Marko Rupnik, the Slovenian priest accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing multiple women, dismissed calls from survivors to remove the artist's work, saying such decisions are a symptom of "cancel culture."

Thousands descend on shrine for St. Anne novena

Angelica Vecchiato · August 6, 2024

Thousands of pilgrims from across the globe flocked to the Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre, Que., over nine days in late July to prayerfully participate in an annual novena dedicated to the grandmother of Christ.

Jasper parish relieved church withstands wildfire

Quinton Amundson · August 6, 2024

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church still stands after wildfires tragically devastated the township of Jasper, Alta., and the adjoining and renowned Jasper National Park of Canada for nearly a week late last month.

Vatican says it was 'saddened' by Olympics' opening ceremony

Catholic News Service · August 6, 2024

More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the Vatican joined people who complained that a segment of the show featuring drag performers offended Christians.

Interfaith support for Ottawa church following recent vandalism attack

Luke Mandato · August 6, 2024

Ottawa's St. Martin de Porres Parish has called for continued prayers as messages of support for the church continue to pour in from various religious communities after another act of vandalism was reported at the end of last month.

Alberta retreat centre stays true to St. Francis' spirit

Quinton Amundson · August 7, 2024

The 75th anniversary of this Catholic spiritual hub of stillness and prayer is being feted with a special celebration.

Interfaith leaders meet in front of Paris cathedral 100 years after first such Olympic meeting

Caroline de Sury · August 8, 2024

The square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral was bathed in sunshine Aug. 4 as representatives of the five major religions involved in the Paris Olympic Games met.

What's in a name? In God's case, trust

Luke Mandato · August 8, 2024

Canadian Christian author, speaker and Bible teacher Grace Fox has released her 14th book which examines the unique challenge of illustrating the various titles God takes throughout Scripture and explaining how they can help readers vanquish fear from their lives.

Like David, love the irrational

Lea Karen Kivi · August 8, 2024

Readings for week 10: Sunday, Aug. 11 to Saturday, Aug. 17.

Editorial

‘Uglification’ personified

August 8, 2024

A quote dubiously attributed to Oscar Wilde defines a gentleman as someone who never gives offence unintentionally.

Visitors to the sick need comfort too

Fr. Yaw Acheampong · August 8, 2024

When was the last time you held someone’s hand? On one beautiful morning, as I was setting up for the celebration of the noon Mass in the hospital chapel, three visitors came in and sat down quietly. I noticed that they were holding hands.

Forty years of building strong foundations

Harry McAvoy · August 8, 2024

The Bride and I are quickly approaching a milestone anniversary. On September 1, we will have been married 40 years. I sometimes wonder, how did that happen, and am I really that old?

Doc quenches thirst for Jesus

'We pray it will light a fire in people’s hearts for Christ'

Luke Mandato · August 8, 2024

When I first heard rumblings about a documentary titled Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist I had mixed feelings. While other recent programming such as this year’s Mother Cabrini film and the ongoing series The Chosen had drawn me in along with sizeable audiences sharing a hunger for Catholic representation in media, I found a sense of skepticism about a documentary tackling something as important to the faith as the Eucharist.

Olympic Village is an 'extraordinary place,' says head of Holy Games

Caroline de Sury · August 8, 2024

If one were looking for the busiest woman in the church of France these days, Isabelle de Chatellus, 46, from the Diocese of Versailles, is most probably the one.

Bishops commit to the goal of unity

Quinton Amundson · August 8, 2024

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has unveiled a new strategic vision conceptualized to enhance and enliven future ecumenical and interfaith initiatives.

Figure of Speech

Paring apart the pairings of saints

Gerry Turcotte · August 8, 2024

I have often been fascinated by iconic pairings — how one person or one thing can be inextricably linked to another. Batman and Robin roll off the tongue, a pairing as natural as brie and crackers. Pisa and the leaning tower, Rome and the Vatican, are equally symbiotic.