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Francis Campbell

Francis Campbell

Francis Campbell is an editor at the Chronicle Herald newspaper in Halifax, N.S.
March 27, 2018

Francis Campbell: Jesus has some advice about social justice

Words are seldom minced from the pulpit of the Cornwallis Street Baptist Church in Halifax. A couple Sundays past was no different as pastor Rhonda Britton and the congregation tackled the recurring issue of racial discrimination. 

Published in Guest Columnists
February 1, 2018

Francis Campbell: Making the most from our mulligans

I only wish I had a chance to do that all over again.

Published in Guest Columnists
January 9, 2018

St. Francis Xavier's Canadian tour inspires crowds

HALIFAX – More than 465 years after his death, St. Francis Xavier’s missionary work has brought him to Canada.
Published in Canada
January 5, 2018

Francis Campbell: Our faithful friend set a golden standard

The inverted spelling that links the words God and dog seems an unlikely coincidence.
Published in Register Columnists
November 30, 2017

Francis Campbell: Tragedy brings out the best in humanity

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage was in a reflective and reminiscent mood during a recent state-of-the-municipality address.
Published in Guest Columns
December 6, 2017

The day Halifax exploded

HALIFAX, N.S. – The tall, grey and weathered headstone in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery is carved with 11 names, all from the same family and with the simple statement at the bottom: “They died Dec. 6, 1917 at 66 Veith St.”
Published in Features
November 6, 2017

Church caught in a hail of unfriendly fire

The Catholic Church in Nova Scotia has recently been exposed to unfriendly fire.
Published in Register Columnists
September 1, 2017

Comment: Something good can come from nothing

Making something out of nothing. When somebody pulls that off, it tends to evoke wonder and admiration.

Published in Guest Columns
March 2, 2017

Opinion: Turning the other cheek is still good advice

A stately old Nova Scotia landmark was home to its fair share of contemporary drama over the past couple of weeks. The landmark is Province House in downtown Halifax, the place where the Nova Scotia legislature has met since 1819. The three-storey Province House edifice is the longest serving legislative building in Canada.

Published in Guest Columns
February 6, 2017

Opinion: No room for walls in Gospel's Golden Rule

There’s a lot of talk these days about building walls.

Published in Guest Columns
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