March 2026

Questioning Faith

God’s quality of mercy is never shamed

Mary Marrocco · March 7, 2026

We know from Scripture and Church teaching that nobody is created monstrous. We’re created in God’s image, but what does that mean?

Pope Leo urges peace, warns about wider Middle East conflict

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 9, 2026

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability.

Court mulls graphic signage removal on Parliament Hill

Quinton Amundson · March 9, 2026

Campaign Life Coalition had its day in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on March 5 to contest a decision by the Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) to prohibit the display of certain protest signs on Parliament Hill.

Catholics are urged to be cautious over new Anglican schism

Jonathan Luxmoore · March 9, 2026

As bishops and archbishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion sever links with England's first female archbishop of Canterbury, Catholics are being urged to maintain friendly ties while dropping illusions about future reunification.

Christians 'most persecuted religious community in the world,' Vatican tells UN

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 9, 2026

The Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations in Geneva called on governments and international organizations to strengthen religious freedom protections for persecuted Christians.

A preview of Pope Leo XIV's historic one-day trip to Monaco

Courtney Mares · March 9, 2026

The Vatican has released the schedule for Pope Leo XIV's day trip to Monaco, the first papal visit to the Catholic principality in the modern era.

Even in death, Bhatti’s voice isn’t silenced

Susan Korah · March 10, 2026

“His voice was silenced but his mission lives on.”  So says a video promoting Blood and Water, a newly released biography of Shahbaz Bhatti, gunned down 15 years ago, March 2, 2011, by religious extremists in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest killed by Israeli tank fire in southern Lebanon

Dale Gavlak · March 10, 2026

A Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest has been killed in southern Lebanon when an Israeli artillery tank fired on a house March 9, Catholic officials and media said -- reports that have since been confirmed by OSV News.

Special joint committee on MAiD revived

10 MPs, 5 Senators on new panel

Quinton Amundson · March 10, 2026

With Canada on the precipice of surpassing 100,000 euthanasia deaths in the coming weeks, the federal government has revived the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) on March 10.

Christians again under siege as Mideast erupts

‘Scapegoats for actions from the West’

Quinton Amundson · March 10, 2026

Among Christians monitoring the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, there is clear and present concern for Christians imperilled by the ongoing explosive violence.

Liberals, Bloc force Bill C-9 through

Quinton Amundson · March 10, 2026

In a 186-144 vote, the House of Commons today closed debate on the controversial Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, opening the door to remove the good faith religious speech protections in the Criminal Code.

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Louis Sako, the Iraq-based Chaldean Catholic patriarch of Baghdad, ending his 13-year tenure leading Iraq’s largest Christian denomination, the Vatican said.

Mexican Catholics protect churches amid women's day protest vandalism

David Agren · March 11, 2026

The Mexican bishops' conference expressed dismay with a spate of vandalism against churches in the country during marches for International Women's Day.

Vatican releases synod report on women's role in Church leadership

Courtney Mares · March 11, 2026

The Vatican has published the final report of the synod study group examining women's participation in the Church, which calls for expanded roles for women in Church governance and leadership in roles not including ordained ministry.

Church's unity comes from faith in Christ and from love, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · March 11, 2026

The Catholic Church is made up of diverse people who are united by their faith in Christ and are called to welcome all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience.

Video chronicles ShareLife's commitment to service

Luke Mandato · March 11, 2026

Fifty years since Archbishop Philip Pocock’s Declaration on Behalf of Life launched ShareLife, its communications team is offering a rich historical dive into its half century with a special campaign-launching initiative.

Lesson learned

And a life-long admiration for ShareLife

Mickey Conlon · March 11, 2026

It didn’t take long for a young Mickey Conlon to get the who, what and why of ShareLife. And as in so many of my early lessons, it was a hard one to learn.

Answering the call with faith, love, action

2025 campaign launches with donor offering $50,000 matching donation

Luke Mandato · March 11, 2026

As ShareLife celebrates 50 years, the Archdiocese of Toronto’s charitable fundraising arm is honouring its storied past while ensuring its mission of "faith in action" continues to meet growing community needs.

Slain Lebanese priest hailed as a 'martyr,' commemorated by Pope Leo XIV

Dale Gavlak · March 11, 2026

Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest Father Pierre al-Rahi was commemorated by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the cleric's funeral.

Cardinal warns against 'quick-fix' airstrikes as Nigerian bishops meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Courtney Mares · March 11, 2026

Praying at the tombs of the Apostles in Rome, Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke said he laid down "the joys, pains and hopes" of the Catholic Church in Nigeria.