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Frs. Pierre Ducharme, OFM., Daniel Ouellet, Fabio de Souza and Raymond Lafontaine all helped to orchestrate the Canadian National Online Gathering for Priests video conference on Aug. 14. Pictured are them with lay theologian Gilles Routhier (second from right) at the Vatican's Parish Priests of the Synod Meeting from April 28-May 2.

Synodal gathering gets to heart of the Church

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Unleashing congregants' talents and leadership abilities, embracing open-minded listening and fostering synodality at the parish and diocesan levels were prominent topics of conversation during the Canadian National Online Gathering for Priests video conference Aug. 14.

A person stands in a street in the city of Omdurman, Sudan, April 7, 2024, which is damaged from the fighting in the 16-month civil war in the country. On the day talks began in Geneva aimed at ending the conflict, a Catholic bishop in the region said Aug. 14 that the humanitarian situation in the northeast African country could not wait for "tomorrow."

Sudanese humanitarian situation 'can't wait,' says bishop; military evacuates last missionaries

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On the first day of talks in Geneva aimed at ending the 16-month Sudanese conflict, a Catholic bishop in the region stressed that addressing the humanitarian situation in the northeast African country cannot not wait for "tomorrow."

40 Days for Life gets greenlight to sue harasser

40 Days for Life gets greenlight to sue harasser

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A panel of Ontario Court of Appeal judges ruled Aug. 7 that the Christian pro-life group 40 Days for Life may sue parties conducting digital activism designed to impede their prayer vigils.

Pilgrims pray during the opening Mass of the French national pilgrimage to the Lourdes Sanctuary Aug. 12-16, 2024. The sanctuary's baths that draw pilgrims for their healing properties have fully reopened after being closed four years ago at the start of the pandemic when bathing was forbidden. Traditionally, pilgrims help and accompany the disabled, sick and frail so that they can experience their pilgrimage with the help of others.

Pilgrims flock to rainy Lourdes to celebrate feast of the Assumption at Marian shrine

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If there is one place in the world where it's worth spending the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption at least once in a lifetime, it's the Marian shrine of Lourdes. The national pilgrimage to Lourdes is currently underway -- Aug. 12 to 16, attracting a record number of pilgrims.

Campaign Life weighs legal options after being labelled hate group

Campaign Life weighs legal options after being labelled hate group

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The pro-life advocacy organization Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) is weighing its legal response after being publicly labelled a “far right Christian nationalist group” by a federally-subsidized anti-fascist network.

A Venezuelan woman living in Colombia reacts during a protest at the Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 3, 2024, held in support of the opposition amid the disputed Venezuelan presidential election.

Venezuelans in Canada not pleased with Pope Francis' response to crisis

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Throughout the two weeks since Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed he won a third term in office, governments from around the world, human rights watchdogs, global entities and Venezuelans at home and aboard have denounced the July 28 national election for not being free and fair.

Parish priests from around the world meet at Sacrofano, outside of Rome, April 29, 2024, and listen to the introductory talks at the beginning of a four-day meeting to share their experiences and contribute to the ongoing synod on synodality.

Canadian priests in discussions on synodal Church

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Over 100 Canadian priests will convene for a Zoom video conference Aug. 14 to discuss how to develop synodal and missionary Catholic churches from coast to coast.

The remains of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of the Holy Martyr Cyprian and the Martyr Justina in Antonivka, Ukraine are seen after an Aug. 11, 2024 missile strike by Russian forces.

Russian forces destroy Catholic church in Ukraine, as another parish prepares for attack

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Russian forces have destroyed another Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, while a priest at a separate parish is hastening to remove sacred items ahead of an expected Russian attack.

Federally funded ‘anti-hate’ group’s booklet blacklists Campaign Life

Federally funded ‘anti-hate’ group’s booklet blacklists Campaign Life

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Campaign Life Coalition, a national pro-life advocacy organization, has been labelled a “hate movement” by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.

Pro-life activists pray with rosaries as clients arrive at the Bread and Roses Woman's Health Center, a clinic that provides abortions in Clearwater, Fla., Feb. 11, 2023. Pro-life advocates across Florida are leading a campaign urging a "no" vote on Amendment 4, which will be on the Nov. 5, 2024, and would enshrine a right to abortion essentially throughout pregnancy in the state constitution.

Florida pro-lifers campaign against ballot measure to enshrine abortion in state constitution

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Pro-life advocates across Florida are working diligently to inform voters about a ballot item they say contains "misleading" language and is "dangerous" in regard to women's health.

Demonstrators toss a trash bin during an anti-immigration protest in Rotherham, England, Aug. 4, 2024.

UK Catholics voice 'shock and concern' at new outbreak of nationwide disorder

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Prominent Catholics have joined church leaders in condemning a wave of riots across the United Kingdom, while also urging greater understanding of current social grievances.

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