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The poor and vulnerable must be front and center when it comes to climate change policies, said two leading bishops of the Catholic Church in the U.S. and the head of the U.S. church's international humanitarian agency, in a statement issued ahead of the United Nations' annual gathering on climate concerns.
Storm clouds over prayers of military chaplains can’t breach peace of Remembrance Day Mass
By Susan KorahA storm of questions and concerns has broken over the new directive prohibiting military chaplains from invoking God at public military events, prompting Scott McCaig, Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada (a special diocese that covers all military personnel) to issue a statement pointing to the inconsistencies and lack of clarity in the new “spiritual reflection policy.”
Beacon of light shines from Bethlehem
By Susan KorahA miracle of peace and interreligious harmony in a region deeply wounded by struggle and violence, Bethlehem University, the only Catholic University in the city, offers more than a quality higher education to its students— about 80 percent of whom are Muslims.
Head of Anglican Communion resigns over failures in dealing with 'abhorrent' abuse case
By OSV NewsArchbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, the head of the Anglican Communion, resigned Nov. 12 due to failures in dealing with a British abuse case.
Vatican, Microsoft unveil AI-generated 'digital twin' of St. Peter's
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceAimed at reaching out to people unable to go to Rome for the Holy Year and helping the millions who are expected to visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican teamed up with Microsoft and other specialized experts to create a "digital twin" of the church for an immersive and more meaningful experience.
Dutch church leaders react with shock to antisemitic violence in Amsterdam
By Luuk van den Einden, OSV NewsThe Dutch bishops' conference and Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Parish reacted with horror to the violence against Israeli soccer supporters in the city Nov. 7.
Growth of the Kingdom prioritized in Synod aftermath
By Anna FarrowThe last two months have been a whirlwind for Bishop Alain Faubert. An unexpected Sept. 5 phone call from the Papal Nuncio announcing his appointment as bishop of Valleyfield, and the last-minute health-related decision by Saint-Jérôme-Mont Laurier Bishop Raymond Poisson to cede to his role at the Synod meant the energetic 59-year-old found himself on a flight to Rome by the end of the month.
CPJ’s Justice House looks to secure its future
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterCitizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is on the verge of securing the financial future of Justice House, a property neighbouring Parliament Hill that functions as its home for faith-inspired justice.
Human trafficking statistics conceal crime’s true horror
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe number of human trafficking cases reported to law enforcement in 2023 declined to 570 from 597 the year before, and the incidence rate per 100,000 people slid down from 1.5 to 1.4.
Indigenous inquiry favours prison sentences for ‘denialism’
By Anna FarrowAfter two and a half years of work, Independent Special Interlocutor Kimberly Murray has released a two-volume report at the Oct. 29-30 National Gathering on Unmarked Graves in Gatineau, Que. that focused more on reparations and denialism than the identification and protection of unmarked graves.
Peril hangs over pregnancy centre charity status
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe federal government has tabled legislation that, if passed, would compel pregnancy care charities to make public disclosures to keep their registered charitable status.