Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News
Deborah Waters Gyapong has been a journalist and novelist for more than 20 years. She has worked in print, radio and television, including 12 years as a producer for CBC TV's news and current affairs programming. She currently covers religion and politics primarily for Catholic and Evangelical newspapers.
Ottawa archdiocese sued over abuse of man by a priest, who was his uncle
OTTAWA - A 62-year-old man has launched a lawsuit against the Ottawa archdiocese for the childhood sexual abuse of a priest who was also his uncle.
Quebec child care attitudes out of tune with other provinces
OTTAWA - The Institute of Marriage and Family Canada (IMFC) has released a new study revealing Quebeckers have differing preferences on child care than the rest of Canadians.
Catholic film censor to re-examine its role
OTTAWA - A Quebec organization founded by the Canadian bishops more than 50 years ago to censor films will be re-examining its mission under a new CEO.
Pro-lifers launch appeal for national fast, prayer against euthanasia
OTTAWA - The Catholic Civil Rights League has joined LifeCanada in an appeal for a national day of fasting and prayer to stop euthanasia in Canada.
Montreal archbishop warns against enshrining Quebec values in a charter
OTTAWA - Montreal Archbishop Christian Lépine has warned against the Parti Quebecois' plans to enshrine Quebec values in a charter.
Canada condemns forced conversions in Syria
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister and religious freedom ambassador issued a joint-statement Sept. 9 condemning the forced conversions of Christians in Syria.
Prendergast heartened by D&P aid projects in Ethiopia
OTTAWA - Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast returned from a recent visit to Ethiopia pleased with how money is being spent in projects being funded by Canadian Catholics.
CCCB president thanks Cardinal Bertone and welcomes his replacement
OTTAWA - The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops' president has thanked retiring Vatican Secretary of State for his service and welcomed his replacement.
PQ ‘idealogues’ behind Charter of Quebec Values
OTTAWA - Religious freedom experts say the proposed Charter of Quebec Values that would ban religious dress and symbols from public institutions is unlikely to survive a Supreme Court challenge.
Canadian doctors vote against changing anti-euthanasia policy
OTTAWA - Even though the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has reaffirmed its opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide it’s only a matter of time before pro-euthanasia doctors force the issue back on the table, predicted ethics professor Margaret Somerville.