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New icons breathe life into B.C. church

New icons breathe life into B.C. church

‘The icon looks at us. We respond with our own attention.’

Nicholas Elbers · April 24, 2025

Angels flank the old crucifix at Precious Blood Church in Cloverdale, B.C., chalices held high to catch the blood and water from Christ’s side.
Bishops urge Catholics to vote with conscience, hope, and defence of life in federal election

Bishops urge Catholics to vote with conscience, hope, and defence of life in federal election

B.C. Catholic · April 24, 2025

In a statement released ahead of the April 28 federal election, Canada’s bishops are calling on Catholics to vote with a renewed spirit of hope, guided by conscience and rooted in faith.
Rights league concerned over charities’ law

Rights league concerned over charities’ law

Charitable status could be removed from religious, pro-life groups

Quinton Amundson · April 24, 2025

The House of Commons Finance Committee’s proposed pre-budget 2025 recommendations — 429 and 430 — to strip pro-life and faith-based non-profit groups of their charitable status has been on the mind of Phil Horgan this election cycle.
Surrey past urges prayers for politicians of all stripes

Surrey past urges prayers for politicians of all stripes

Poilievre, other political candidates attend Easter Mass

Canadian Catholic News · April 24, 2025

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was among several politicians and political candidates who attended Easter Sunday Mass at Good Shepherd Church in Surrey, where 1,500 parishioners packed the pews to celebrate the Resurrection.
Sombre crowd gathers at St. Michael's to honour 'the gift' of Pope Francis

Sombre crowd gathers at St. Michael's to honour 'the gift' of Pope Francis

Luke Mandato · April 22, 2025

A sombre silence fell over the crowded pews of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto this afternoon, as Cardinal Francis Leo joined with faithful from across the archdiocese to pray for the soul of Pope Francis.
Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Pope Francis

Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Passing of Pope Francis

Catholic Register Staff · April 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I join my brother Bishops, as well as the Catholic faithful in Canada and those around the world, to mourn the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
Pope Francis 'a great servant of the Gospel'

Pope Francis 'a great servant of the Gospel'

Quinton Amundson · April 21, 2025

The Canadian Catholic community is lamenting the loss and heralding the legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88 on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m.
Statement from Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto following the death of Pope Francis

Statement from Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto following the death of Pope Francis

Catholic Register Staff · April 21, 2025

Our Catholic family worldwide is in mourning following the death of our spiritual father, Pope Francis.
The Gospel is the cure for a fractured generation

The Gospel is the cure for a fractured generation

Luke Mandato · April 21, 2025

Fear, anxiety and disillusionment can be better understood and subsequently combated with the help of the Gospel message, believes Fr. Kevin Belgrave.
Cardus studies faith response to loneliness

Cardus studies faith response to loneliness

Church communities adept at fostering community — why?

Quinton Amundson · April 21, 2025

Cardus is on a quest to comprehensively uncover why Canadian Christian communities are naturally equipped and adept at addressing social isolation and loneliness.