International News

News from outside of Canada.

Scholar applauds Egypt trip, but says it might not be enough for change

April 28, 2017

ROME, ITALY – A leading scholar in the Arab world has applauded the goodwill of both the Vatican and the prestigious Islamic al-Azhar university Pope Francis will visit for aiming to increase Catholic-Muslim dialogue.

Science and faith a natural fit for sisters joining climate march

April 28, 2017

When thinking about women religious, science may not be the first idea to spring to mind. After all, faith and science are often portrayed as opposites, allegiance to one suggesting a betrayal of the other.

U.S. Catholic leaders warn against changes to health care bill

April 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – U.S. Catholic leaders are warning that proposed changes to the American Health Care Act will harm poor people.

Cardinal Dolan slams DNC pledge to support only pro-abortion candidates

April 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan described the recent pledge from the Democratic National Committee's chair to support only pro-abortion candidates "disturbing" and "intolerant."

California Catholic hospital sued for denying sex reassignment surgery

April 27, 2017

SACRAMENTO, Calif – A lawsuit has been filed against a Catholic hospital in California for refusing an elective hysterectomy to a female who identifies as a man and who sought the procedure as part of their sex reassignment.

Between election rounds, French cardinal deplores 'democracy gone mad'

April 27, 2017

WARSAW, Poland – France's Catholic primate has condemned the current presidential campaign as his country's "worst ever" and urged Christians to help prevent democracy from "losing its sense."

Philippine bishop backs case against Duterte in international court

April 27, 2017

MANILA, Philippines – The case filed against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a "very good step" toward stopping drug-related killings, a Catholic bishop said.

New study: Birth control pills reduce women's well-being

April 27, 2017

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – A new Swedish study has shown that women who are taking the contraceptive pill might be putting themselves at risk for decreasing their overall health and well-being.

Dutch 'abortion ship' draws outrage from Mexican pro-life groups

April 27, 2017

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – A ship offering abortions anchored itself off the coast of Mexico last week, defying Mexican law on the procedure and drawing outrage from pro-life movements.

Commission adds three terrorist groups to anti-religious freedom watch list

April 26, 2017

WASHINGTON – The 2017 annual report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom added three "entities" to its list of 28 "countries of particular concern," thanks to a law passed in December.