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Bring the Beatitudes to the ballot box

Bring the Beatitudes to the ballot box

Christ blessed the peacemakers

Sister Mary-Ellen Francoeur · April 18, 2025

Within the Beatitudes, we read, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" (Matthew 5:9). We can understand this as a sending forth by Jesus – “You are Blessed as you go forth to do the work of Peacemaking."
Immigration ‘Trumped’ on election trail

Immigration ‘Trumped’ on election trail

U.S. President pushed what was a burgeoning campaign issue to the rear

Quinton Amundson · April 15, 2025

Immigration policy and "open borders" loomed large in the 2024 U.S. presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Yet north of the 49th parallel, this issue — like many — has thus far taken a back seat during the 2025 Canadian election period.
Judge leaders by actions

Editorial

Judge leaders by actions

Greg Erlandson · April 10, 2025

Scoring presidential administrations on some kind of Christian scale would seem an effort doomed to fail. Political agendas and actions rarely align easily with the teachings of the Gospel.
Quebec laws key issues in federal campaign

Quebec laws key issues in federal campaign

Questions asked on language and identity bills

Anna Farrow · April 10, 2025

The consensus seems to be that Quebecers, like Canadians in general, are far more focused on the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy than on the typical concerns that usually dominate a federal election cycle.
Charities' voices on rise on campaign trail

Charities' voices on rise on campaign trail

Despite threats to remove status, organizations continue fight for the poor

Quinton Amundson · April 10, 2025

Despite threats to the charitable status of faith-driven and pro-life non-profits, the Catholic and Christian organizations remain committed on carrying out their respective mandates.
Abortion not a factor in this election cycle

Abortion not a factor in this election cycle

Yet pro-lifers will not be silenced

Quinton Amundson · April 3, 2025

Aside from Mark Carney declaring on March 23 that he “absolutely support(s) a woman’s right to choose, unreservedly,” in response to a reporter’s question, federal candidates’ stances on abortion have not significantly factored into the national conversation in the opening weeks of Canada's election campaign.
Vote, our power and glory

Editorial

Vote, our power and glory

March 27, 2025

Canadians burning with federal election fever might temper the side effects of overzealousness with a calming balm passed along by Calgary Bishop William McGrattan’s dad.
A Catholic’s caution about Mark Carney

A Catholic’s caution about Mark Carney

Questions raised about Liberal leader and his party’s principles

Scott Ventureyra · March 26, 2025

Some Canadian Catholics are eager to have a prime minister who shares their faith yet offers a contrast to Justin Trudeau. Mark Carney appears to fit the bill. However, Carney is no moderate. Nor is he a reformer.
Catholics urged to keep social teaching top of mind this election

Catholics urged to keep social teaching top of mind this election

Quinton Amundson · March 21, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap federal election for April 28 by asking Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament, setting in motion what could conceivably be the most consequential countrywide vote in generations.
Church charities future depends on next election: MP

Church charities future depends on next election: MP

Quinton Amundson · March 5, 2025

A Conservative Party MP suggests the charitable status of every Canadian house of worship and organization advancing religious values could be contingent on the outcome of the next federal election.