Pope Francis calls on leaders, tech giants to protect children online
VATICAN CITY -- While digital technologies have led to advancements in communication and education, they also have led to the exploitation of children on the internet, Pope Francis said.
Church urged to take lead in protecting youth online
Children are in danger and Jesuit Fr. Hans Zollner believes the Catholic Church is uniquely placed to protect them.
Silent Voice bridges communication gap
The Ontario government is advancing further along the road of privatization, this time in the area of autism therapies.
OTTAWA – When Sr. Laura Girotto first set foot in Adwa, Ethiopia, in late 1993, it was hard to envision the miracle about to unfold.
Hungary to end income tax for moms of at least four to address plummeting population
Universal day care does not work: Cardus report
OTTAWA – Federal and provincial governments should support parental choice in child care and back multiple types of care options instead of solely promoting universal publicly funded day care, says a new report from Cardus Family.
Choosing is in the air. At the beginning of the year, the marketers are competing for our money, and gyms and diet programs are poised to pounce on the good intentions that follow Christmas feasts.
French cardinal reaffirms innocence in sex abuse cover-up trial
Reports look into expansion of euthanasia law in Canada
OTTAWA – The Liberal government has promised to study three new reports on the possible expansion of the euthanasia law to include minors and those who suffer from mental disorders, but advocacy groups warn the government will likely expand the law after the 2019 election.
Kids with learning needs get a confidence boost
VANCOUVER – A pilot project launched last year for children with learning disabilities is making waves in the local Catholic school system.