Secularism

New generation ready for secular alternatives

Younger people are questioning the wisdom of New Age secularists

Susan Korah · November 28, 2025

A society purged of religious belief and practice was the Utopia envisioned by “New Ageists” like Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins, but this era of peace, love, harmony and understanding has not materialized, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat told a Nov. 20 audience of 600 at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre.

Toronto bans Vatican flag on JPII day

Luke Mandato · March 14, 2025

The flag of Vatican City will not fly over Toronto City Hall to mark the annual St. John Paul II Day for the first time in nearly two decades.

Catholics will accept a common date for Easter in East, West, Pope Francis says

Cindy Wooden · January 26, 2025

Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis reaffirmed the Catholic Church's willingness to accept a proposal for a common date for celebrating Easter in the West and the East.

Putting a stop to cancelling Paradise

Charles Lewis · January 24, 2025

More than a decade ago, the late Pope Benedict XVI, sounded an alarm about the menace of accelerating secularism. His concerns were more than justified.