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Conservatives all in on exploitation bill

Conservatives all in on exploitation bill

Law targeting online porn in works for three years

Quinton Amundson · March 13, 2024

In contrast to the controversial Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) recently tabled by the federal government, Conservative MPs are putting their weight behind Bill C-270 to prevent young people from being exploited by online pornography.
Abuse charges withdrawn against Toronto priest

Abuse charges withdrawn against Toronto priest

Catholic Register Staff · March 13, 2024

Sexual abuse charges have been withdrawn against a Toronto priest on loan to the Diocese of Peterborough.
Filipino Catholics resurrect Manitoba parish

Filipino Catholics resurrect Manitoba parish

Quinton Amundson · March 10, 2024

The revival of St. Isidore Parish in Vita, Man., 13 years after it closed in 2011 due to a dwindling congregation, was sparked by curiosity.
You can co-exist as Indigenous, Christian speakers share

You can co-exist as Indigenous, Christian speakers share

‘I am a child of God. That’s exactly who I am’

Quinton Amundson · March 9, 2024

Father Deacon Andrew Bennett is on an ongoing quest to reveal how Indigenous culture and Christianity coexist harmoniously and authentically.
Thirst for Scripture quenched with Bible and Beer

Thirst for Scripture quenched with Bible and Beer

Luke Mandato · March 8, 2024

Each month, Ignite Young Adult Ministry welcomes young guests for a unique spin on a Bible study mixer, hosting monthly Bible and Beer sessions at St. Patrick's Church in downtown Toronto.

Without truth, there’s no reconciliation

Calgary Bishop emeritus Henry honoured for challenging residential schools’ consensus

Peter Stockland · March 8, 2024

Calgary’s emeritus Bishop Fred Henry has been named one of the world’s “Top 10 people of 2023” by Inside the Vatican magazine for challenging the consensus on graves at former Indian residential schools.
Share Lent focuses on farm workers’ rights

Share Lent focuses on farm workers’ rights

Luke Mandato · March 7, 2024

Development and Peace - Caritas Canada's annual Share Lent campaign is in full swing, focusing this year on impacting rural and peasant communities around the world.
Online bill could criminalize free speech, critics say

Online bill could criminalize free speech, critics say

Quinton Amundson · March 7, 2024

Two proposed bills, the Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) and Bill C-367, have critics suggesting that if passed, they could threaten the freedom to express beliefs and convictions online and in the public square.
Mail-order abortion pills sourced in Toronto

Mail-order abortion pills sourced in Toronto

Health Canada only finds out about Women on Web from Register query

Anna Farrow · March 6, 2024

A Canadian non-profit has become a major player in the drive to help women “self-administer abortion at home” through the distribution of abortion pills by mail, all below the radar of Health Canada.
Vatican dicastery overturns St. John’s church closure

Vatican dicastery overturns St. John’s church closure

Parishioners rejoice in ruling against Archdiocese

Quinton Amundson · March 5, 2024

The Catholics of Portugal Cove-St. Philips, NL, who felt “betrayed” by the Archdiocese of St. John’s closing of Holy Rosary Church in October 2022 have attained a “moral victory” and a potential pathway to reopening their beloved church.