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
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - 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.
Bishops’ Syria campaign in final stretch
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A joint fundraising campaign by Canada’s Catholic bishops and their overseas development agency to bring emergency relief to Syrian refugees will close Sept. 14 with a day of fasting and prayer.
Antigonish diocese action plan could see more churches close
By Catholic Register StaffANTIGONISH, N.S. - A further 62 Catholic churches in Antigonish, N.S., are under review as the diocese tries to get its buildings in line with the number of people attending Mass and the number of priests available to preside.
Food banks feeling pinch of rising prices
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - With food prices climbing at nearly twice the rate of all other items on the consumer price index, small parish-based food banks are feeling the pinch.
Disabled advocates voice opposition to euthanasia
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Representatives of four groups that advocate for disabled Canadians have written Canada’s justice minister urging him to fight against any attempts to decriminalize euthanasia.
Taking the challenge to interfaith unity
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - On the 80th anniversary of the Christie Pits riots, more than 180 scholars, activists and students gathered in Toronto to talk about how to advance interfaith relations.
Despite findings, survey on assisted suicide raises concerns
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A recent Canadian Medical Association survey on physician-assisted suicide has raised concerns, despite its finding that most doctors would not take part in ending a life if they were legally able.
Vatican II part of the 2,000 years of growth in the Church
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsBARRY’S BAY, ONT. - Soon Catholics will no longer see Vatican II as a break, but will interpret the Council’s teachings in light of the Church’s 2,000 years, says Pembroke Bishop Michael Mulhall.
Vincentians do their part for Lac Mégantic
By Catholic Register StaffOntario Vincentians have sent more than their sympathy to citizens of Lac Mégantic, Que.
REAL Women of Canada fights back against 'media firestorm'
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - REAL Women of Canada does not support persecution of homosexuals, despite what has been written in a media firestorm responding to the organization's Aug. 7 news release accusing Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird of abuse of office for funding homosexual activism overseas.