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May 7, 2019

Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche, dies at 90

Jean Vanier was the founder of L'Arche, a community supporting people with disabilities.

It is not a cliché to say Jean Vanier practised what he preached.

Published in International
April 26, 2019

Canadian’s future heading Down Under

Msgr. Carl Reid giving communion after his ordination in 2013

OTTAWA - Msgr. Carl Reid, a married Catholic priest, expected to retire in his adopted home of Victoria, B.C., in another six years or so, but Pope Francis had other plans for him and his wife.

Published in Canada
April 2, 2019

‘Make a ruckus,' Pope tells young people in letter

Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, holds Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, "Christus Vivit" (Christ Lives), during a news conference at the Vatican April 2. The document contains the Pope's reflections on the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment. Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, holds Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, "Christus Vivit" (Christ Lives), during a news conference for its presentation at the Vatican April 2, 2019.

VATICAN CITY — The sex abuse crisis, a history of sexism and an overly narrow focus on a small number of moral issues can keep young people away from the Church, Pope Francis wrote  in a new apostolic exhortation.

Published in International
March 29, 2019

Pope issues child protection law for Vatican City State

Swiss Guards march in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and a set of safeguarding guidelines for Vatican City State and the Roman Curia.

VATICAN CITY — To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and a set of safeguarding guidelines for Vatican City State and the Roman Curia.

Published in International
March 10, 2019

ShareLife’s goal grows as charity needs expand

ShareLife funds more than 40 member agencies that support the needs of the community. Programs focus on children and youth, families, single and teen parents, elderly, people with special needs, immigrants and refugees, while also helping fund the education of seminarians and the formation of permanent deacons.

After topping $13 million for the first time last year, ShareLife is reaching even higher this year as it brings three more agencies under its charitable umbrella.

Published in Canada
February 7, 2019

The Browns hit all the right notes at 60 years of marriage

David and Jeannette Brown, who will celebrate 60 years of marriage next month, will be honoured with a special blessing at the Celebration of Marriage Mass Feb. 10.

For 60 years, David and Jeannette Brown have made beautiful music together.

Published in Features
February 3, 2019

Pope arrives in Abu Dhabi for 'important trip'

Pope Francis greets Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi representative in the eastern region, upon his arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Flight airport in United Arab Emirates Feb. 3.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates  ̶  The sun had set long before Pope Francis arrived in Abu Dhabi Feb. 3, but Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince, and Egyptian Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar, still went to the airport to welcome him.

Published in International
February 1, 2019

Texas dioceses name 278 clergy in sexual abuse disclosure

Staff members pray the rosary in the Chapel of St. Thomas More in the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Jan. 31, joining parishes across the archdiocese for a rosary for "healing in the church." The prayer was said the same day Texas bishops released the names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors.

HOUSTON — In a step to restore trust in the Catholic Church, dioceses in Texas released the names of 278 priests who have been named in credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.

Published in International
January 23, 2019

Small Ontario town was about to lose its last Christian church... until a Catholic pharmacist intervened

The United Church in Hensall, Ont., is getting a second chance with the help of Michael Haddad, who purchased the 131-year-old church.

LONDON, Ont., – In the week before Christmas, a 58-year-old pharmacist, Egyptian immigrant and devout Roman Catholic named Michael Haddad had his quarter-million-dollar bid accepted to purchase a recently shuttered United Church in Hensall, Ont. Haddad’s sole reason for making this purchase is so that this town of 1,200 situated about an hour’s drive north of London will not lose its last remaining Christian church.

Published in Canada
January 14, 2019

Faith is a gift passed on at home, Pope tells parents at baptism

Pope Francis baptizes one of 27 babies during a Mass on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 13.
VATICAN – Faith isn't something learned just by studying the catechism but rather is a gift passed on to children by the example of their parents, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
November 22, 2018

Shooting victim at Catholic supply store recalled as 'lovely soul'

Judy Hawkins and Theresa Winkler embrace before a Mass for Jamie Schmidt Nov. 20 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in High Ridge, Mo. Schmidt died Nov. 19 after being shot while shopping earlier that day at the Catholic Supply store in west St. Louis County.
HIGH RIDGE, Mo. – Music played a big part in a Mass of remembrance for Jamie Schmidt Nov. 20 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in High Ridge, which was fitting because it had played a big part in her contribution as a soprano in the parish choir and because words of the songs were consoling.
Published in International
October 31, 2018

Pakistan court sets aside death sentence for Catholic woman convicted of blasphemy

Men protest in Lahore, Pakistan, Oct. 31, after the Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi, a Catholic accused of blasphemy.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan's Supreme Court has set aside the death sentence of Asia Bibi, a Catholic convicted of blasphemy, and ordered her release from prison.

Published in International
October 25, 2018

Iranian student who became Catholic in South Korea granted refugee status

Cardinal Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul, South Korea, poses with a guest during a reception for new cardinals in Paul VI hall at the Vatican 2014.
SEOUL, South Korea – An Iranian student who converted to Catholicism in South Korea has obtained refugee status through the efforts of Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul and the man's classmates.
Published in International
August 28, 2018

Speaking out: YSN helped me grow in faith

Kate Jamieson, right, participates in a photography workshop with fellow Youth Speak News writers Jacklyn Gilmor, Marie Gamboa and Mirjana Villaneuve at the YSN 2018 retreat.

This summer is a time of change in my life as I move from high school to university. It is also the end of my time as a Youth Speak News reporter. As I begin my new journey in life, it it a good time to reflect on what this past year has meant to me.

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
August 20, 2018

Pope Francis makes 'urgent' appeal to prevent clerical sex abuse

Pope Francis, in an open letter to Catholics regarding clerical sexual abuse, said the "heart-wrenching pain of these victims, which cries out to Heaven, was long ignored, kept quiet or silenced."

VATICAN – "No effort must be spared" to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and "to prevent the possibility of their being covered up," Pope Francis said in a letter addressed "to the people of God."

Published in International
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