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Tributes have been pouring in from across Canada as the Catholic community has joined the world in mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Benedict forged ecumenical friendships even as dialogue slowed

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During his many years at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as well as during his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI made incisive contributions to the search for Christian unity, although some of his teaching also was read as ecumenically insensitive.

Former doctrinal enforcer used pontificate to crack down on sex abuse

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The late Pope Benedict XVI's disgust over the abuse scandals marring the church was made evident even before his election as pope.

Pope Benedict saw Jews, Muslims as allies in defending belief in God

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In trying to help people understand how belief in God is a natural part of life and provides grounding for the values that protect human dignity and peaceful coexistence, the late Pope Benedict XVI saw Jews and Muslims as natural allies.

The greatest gift? Living life to the fullest

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Christmas was wonderful that year. So was New Year’s. This, despite the coldest dose of reality that I’d been hit with. 

2022 — a year of reconciliation, a year of hope

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Mere memory is not enough for the year we have just lived. Misty-eyed nostalgia would be a sin. It would fall far short of the mark.

Steve Bell back in his performing element

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Canadian Christian singer-songwriter Steve Bell is back on the road and sharing his music with live audiences for the first time in two-and-a-half years. 

Season of caring for Catholic high schools

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The pay it forward spirit is thriving in Canadian Catholic schools this Christmas season. 

Choir breathes sacred musical life into Advent

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King David authored Psalm 101, a lyrical commitment to honour and follow the Lord as the shepherd boy readied to become king of Israel. The prodigious harpist, lyricist and composer possessed the intuition that music could be used to powerfully praise the wonders and majesty of Almighty God.

A faithful shepherd never stops caring

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Retirement is typically defined by its slower pace of life. But this isn’t the case for Fr. Vitaliano Papais. In fact, he is striving to lead an active retirement as he continues to serve our community of faith.

Christmas Drawing Contest 2022 winners

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See this year's winners of the annual Christmas Drawing Contest.