News/Canada
Canadian Physicians for Life is mobilizing its members for a grassroots appeal to politicians to protect doctors who do not wish to participate in any way in the assisted suicide of patients.
Doug Ford's free speech policy misses pro-lifers, advocates say
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Doug Ford’s free speech policy for Ontario universities may not stem the censorship and even violence against pro-life expression on campuses, say pro-life activists.
Summer Jobs attestation language concerns bishops, despite 'step in right direction'
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is welcoming the revisions to the Canada Summer Jobs application, but not without reservations.
Calgary priest charged with sexual assault
By Canadian Catholic NewsA Calgary priest has been charged in connection to alleged sexual assaults dating back to 2012.
Vancouver women put careers, school on hold to serve the poor for a year
By AGNIESZKA RUCK, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – Three Vancouver women have left career and school behind to serve the homeless.
Canadian bishops ‘pleased’ with changes to Summer Jobs attestation
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is welcoming the revisions to the Canada Summer Jobs application.
Bishop Atilla Mikloshazy's life marked by pastoral care, liturgical reform
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFrom his first job in a labour camp to his last job praying for the Society of Jesus, Bishop Atilla Mikloshazy worked hard at one thing — caring for people.
Probe sought into Canadian-owned mine in Guatemala
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIn the absence of a long-promised federal ombudsperson, legal experts have asked the British Columbia Securities Commission to investigate the sale of a Canadian-owned silver mine in Guatemala.
Ontario’s welfare reforms raise concerns
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterWelfare reforms that leave a big gap between the poverty line and being poor enough to receive benefits could end up forcing Church charities to make up the difference for thousands of disabled and marginally employable Ontarians.
Climate change caught in political battle over carbon tax
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Climate politics are shaping up as a federal election issue in a partisan scenario cautioned against by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’, his 2015 encyclical on the environment.
Education budget cuts catch Ontario school boards by surprise
By Mickey ConlonThe rumours have been swirling through the halls of the Toronto Catholic District School Board that a more lean fiscal future will be the new reality, and a late Friday afternoon e-mail from the provincial government Dec. 14 did nothing to allay those fears.
Comment
Peter Stockland: Irish should learn lesson from Canada
It’s the ugly reality that an 83-year-old priest could be taken into custody for democratically and peacefully expressing his right to speak out against abortion, Stockland writes.
Faith
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Pope Francis pushes sainthood causes for 17 women
VATICAN – Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of three women and…
Pope's homily
Faith is a gift passed on at home, Pope tells parents at baptism
Read the latest homily given by Pope Francis.
Features
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Mother's prayers take fruit in new auxiliary bishop's life, conversion
OTTAWA – On Guy Desrochers’ 24th birthday, his mother gave him a Bible.
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Canadian pilgrims ready to absorb 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience
José Murillo is the only one in his family who hasn’t been back to Panama City since they immigrated to Canada about 12 years ago.
