OTTAWA - As the Quebec government considers an end-of-life bill that would allow euthanasia, Quebec's Catholic bishops warn that society faces a crucial choice.
End poverty to improve health, says CMA
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Canada must eliminate poverty in order to become a healthy nation, according to the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
Survey finds homeless in Toronto Catholic hospital
By Catholic Register StaffMore than 5,000 people in Toronto on an average night sleep outdoors, in church basements, on buses, in shelters and in coffee shops. But staff at St. Michael’s Hospital didn’t have to go that far to find the homeless.
Christians are called to ‘spiritual warfare’
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - There is a war happening, a culture war, right in our backyards and all Christians are called to fight in it, says a prominent Catholic author and academic.
The search for fulfilment led to a call to the priesthood
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - With a Carlton University degree in computer science and a first job paying more than $50,000, Daniel Janulewicz thought he had it made. But something was missing.
Quebec euthanasia bill widely condemned
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A Quebec government bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in the province is being widely condemned and will be reviewed by the federal justice minister who said Canadian laws exist to protect all Canadians.
Cardinal Monsengwo sees church's pastoral work helping stabilize Congo
By Mary Durran, Catholic News ServiceMONTREAL - The Catholic Church, through its pastoral work and the promotion of justice, can help bring stability and peace in violence-torn Congo, said a cardinal who once helped guide the country from dictatorship to democracy.
Jesuit criticizes Western support of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Western support for the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has created a looming catastrophe, warned a Jesuit priest invited to speak on Parliament Hill.
Gibbons arrested, again, outside abortion clinic
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsLinda Gibbons, who has spent 10 of the past 20 years in prison for peacefully protesting outside abortion facilities, is back in prison.
The ordination of Atataatsiavaluk Tony
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT - Bishop Anthony Krotki found out a few weeks before his episcopal ordination he was finally a grandfather.
Author demystifies the Vatican
By Ron Stang, Catholic Register SpecialWINDSOR, ONT. - John Thavis was a prognosticator of the first degree.