Canadian Catholic News

August 28, 2019

Young father dies from after fulfilling promise with newfound faith

Chris Sargent, a young Edmonton father whose journey to become a Catholic while fighting a year-long battle against cancer was documented by Grandin Media, has died. He was 40.

Published in Canada

May 30, 2019

Filmmakers explore distribution

EDMONTON -- After much debate and controversy, Unplanned may yet be hitting theatres across Canada.

Published in Movie News

June 14, 2018

Defend, protect migrants rather than suspect them, Pope says

VATICAN – Migrants seeking a better life in other countries must not be viewed with suspicion but rather defended and protected, no matter their status, Pope Francis said.

Published in International

May 18, 2018

Malaysian bishops say country can set new course after election

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia's bishops have broken their collective silence following the May 9 win by the Mahathir Mohamad-led opposition, calling it a golden opportunity to set the nation on a new course.

Published in International

April 9, 2018

Prayers and tears for victims of Humboldt Broncos tragedy

Crying, hugging and shaking their heads in disbelief, the people of Humboldt, Sask. gathered at the local hockey arena April 8 for an inter-faith service to mourn 15 people who died after the bus carrying the town’s junior hockey team collided with a truck.

Published in Canada

February 15, 2018

Islamic State has landed in lawless Somalia, bishop says

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) – As it loses its grip in the Middle East, the Islamic State is finding a foothold in Somalia, said a bishop who oversees the Catholic Church in the troubled country.

Published in International

November 3, 2016

Cardus selects cabinet to mark Canada’s 150th

OTTAWA – The role of faith will not be left behind as Canada marks its 150th birthday in 2017.

Published in Canada

September 21, 2016

Alberta, NWT bishops: No last rites for those seeking euthanasia

Priests should withhold the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to people who have requested assisted suicide or euthanasia, according to pastoral guidelines issued by the bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Published in Canada