The Pope’s recent musings about the possibility of older, married men someday being ordained as priests is all about math, not theology, doctrine or politics.
Comment: Euthanasia’s slippery slope is no longer a fantasy
By Charles LewisIt was a story that slipped through public consciousness like a shadow, first ominous then quickly evaporated and forgotten.
Comment: Sts. Perpetua, Felicitas’ martyr story is both horrific, inspiring
By Robert BrehlMarch 7 is the feast day for Sts. Perpetua and Felicitas — the patron saints of mothers and expectant mothers — and the story of these two courageous martyrs is appropriate to reflect upon.
Opinion: Chair of St. Peter strong as ever
By Fr. Raymond J. de SouzaVATICAN CITY – The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Feb. 22, is my favourite day to visit St. Peter’s Basilica.
Comment: Writers who capture beauty of our faith
By Charles LewisFor many years I have enjoyed a group of Catholic writers who hit their stride roughly in the middle of the 20th century.
Opinion: Cardinal Joseph Zen is a voice for China’s Catholics
By Fr. Raymond J. de SouzaRecent developments regarding the Catholic Church in China brought to mind the Canadian visit of the Chinese Church’s most outspoken pastor in 2013.
Comment: Plenty of smoke but no fire at the Vatican
By Robert BrehlThe headline on the front page of the New York Times last week about Donald Trump’s key advisor was ominous: “Steve Bannon Carries Battles to Another Influential Hub: The Vatican.”
Comment: Catholics and Muslims are more alike than you think
By Charles LewisRecent events have been dark and disturbing. First we saw U.S. President Donald Trump put a “temporary” travel and immigration ban on seven mostly Muslim countries. Then there was the tragedy in Quebec City where six men were killed and several wounded while praying.
Opinion: The Queen's sapphire jubilee reminds us of her quiet fidelity
By Fr. Raymond J. de SouzaOn Feb. 6, Queen Elizabeth II marked 65 years on the throne. It’s the “sapphire” jubilee, a designation which I did not know; 65th anniversaries are rare enough, but welcome as reminders that enduring fidelity is possible. The anniversary, not marked with any great festivity given the celebrations of the Queen’s 90th birthday last year, also has something of a reminder of the liturgical seasons.
Opinion: Murder an evil act, in a place of worship it is even more heinous
By Fr. Raymond J. de SouzaMy first thought, upon hearing the news of the massacre at the mosque in Ste. Foy, was that there must be a special place in hell for those who kill men at prayer, all the moreso in a house of worship.
Comment: More to Malta Affair than meets the eye
By Robert BrehlOne must wonder whether the rather bizarre clash between the Vatican and the Knights of Malta — a Catholic humanitarian organization with diplomatic ties to more than 100 countries — is really about distributing condoms as part of an aid project.