Canadian News

News and events from across the country.

A nation mourns a fallen son

October 29, 2014

His nation wept, his city bowed and knelt in prayer and his family bore a greater pain than human hearts were made to endure as Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was sent to his final rest from Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in Hamilton, Ont., Oct. 28.

We must remain compassionate, open in wake of soldiers’ deaths

October 29, 2014

OTTAWA - Amid a rising fear of lone-wolf terrorist attacks, Catholic leaders are urging a Christian response to terrorism that ensures Canada remains a compassionate and open society.

Ottawa Archbishop urges vigilance in wake of shooting

October 24, 2014

People need to be vigilant as they continue their daily routine, said Ottawa archbishop Terrence Prendergast in the wake of the attack on Parliament Hill that left a soldier and the shooter dead.

CNEWA lands grant to aid Ukraine

October 24, 2014

OTTAWA - The Catholic Near East Welfare Association of Canada has received a $226,630 grant from the federal Office for Religious Freedom to combat religious persecution in parts of Ukraine.

Internet holds blessings and downfalls for families

October 23, 2014

The Canadian contribution to the final report of the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family comes up in paragraph 10, where synod fathers speak of dangers of the Internet.

Catholic family loses deporation battle

October 18, 2014

MONTREAL - A Catholic family from Cameroon has been deported after losing an emotional appeal to remain in Canada where two of their children were born. They were put on a plane Oct. 11 to Yaounde, the capital of the West African nation.

St. Joseph's Health Centre aims to extend legacy of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph

October 16, 2014

TORONTO - Over the next five years, St. Joseph’s Health Centre plans to do its job better by including patients in decisions, consulting its diverse community and connecting people to the services that will make them healthier.

Supreme Court's ruling on assisted suicide two decades ago 'still good law'

October 16, 2014

OTTAWA - The lawyer arguing the Attorney General of Canada's case against legalization of assisted suicide said the court has already spoken on the matter and its previous decision "is still good law."

Euthanasia opposition needs to be framed in non-religious terms

October 15, 2014

TORONTO - In the fight against legalized euthanasia, Margaret Somerville said pro-lifers must “sanitize” their language, mostly by framing the debate in non-religious terms.

Catholic entities ‘discriminated’ against by TRC commissioner

October 15, 2014

OTTAWA - A lawyer representing the Catholic entities involved in Indian residential schools has vehemently rejected criticism from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) head who has accused the Catholic Church of withholding documents.