It seems that the economic benefits of euthanasia is becoming a louder talking point as the debate rolls on, writes editorial.

Editorial: Doctor-assisted death is a risky business

As society grapples with the rising cost of health care comes word of potential savings of up to $124 million annually from the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide. It turns out that lethal injection is good business. Who didn’t see this coming?

Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, addresses a rally outside government headquarters in Hong Kong in 2014.

Opinion: Cardinal Joseph Zen is a voice for China’s Catholics

Recent developments regarding the Catholic Church in China brought to mind the Canadian visit of the Chinese Church’s most outspoken pastor in 2013.

Providing guaranteed-income not only makes sense economically, but it's also the Christ-like thing to do., writes editorial.

Editorial: Guaranteed basic income is the Christ-like thing to do

The concept of a guaranteed basic income for the poor has been around at least since St. Thomas More pondered the topic 500 years ago in the court of Henry VIII. Napoleon apparently liked the idea. U.S. founding father Thomas Paine was an active proponent after the American Revolution. Even disgraced president Richard Nixon floated its potential as a means to tackle poverty.

People look at a poster expressing criticism of Pope Francis in Rome Feb. 5. Several copies of the poster were placed in the centre of Rome but were quickly covered by city authorities. Several copies of the poster were placed in the center of Rome; some were quickly covered by city authorities.

Comment: Plenty of smoke but no fire at the Vatican

The headline on the front page of the New York Times last week about Donald Trump’s key advisor was ominous: “Steve Bannon Carries Battles to Another Influential Hub: The Vatican.”

Protesters gather in Toronto to protest the American ban on refugees and migrants from seven predominantly Muslim nations.

Comment: Catholics and Muslims are more alike than you think

Recent events have been dark and disturbing. First we saw U.S. President Donald Trump put a “temporary” travel and immigration ban on seven mostly Muslim countries. Then there was the tragedy in Quebec City where six men were killed and several wounded while praying.

Ontario needs to right the wrong of dismissing the conscience rights of health workers, writes editorial.

Editorial: Right the wrong of dismissing health workers' conscience rights

Following the shooting deaths of six men inside a Quebec City mosque, politicians quite rightly condemned the slaughter and affirmed Canada’s commitment to diversity, inclusiveness and tolerance.

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Ciampino airport in Rome April 3, 2014. The Queen marked 65 years upon the throne Feb. 6.

Opinion: The Queen's sapphire jubilee reminds us of her quiet fidelity

On Feb. 6, Queen Elizabeth II marked 65 years on the throne. It’s the “sapphire” jubilee, a designation which I did not know; 65th anniversaries are rare enough, but welcome as reminders that enduring fidelity is possible. The anniversary, not marked with any great festivity given the celebrations of the Queen’s 90th birthday last year, also has something of a reminder of the liturgical seasons.

Francis Campbell says in following the Gospel and Pope Francis' Golden Rule, we should be loving others, not building walls.

Opinion: No room for walls in Gospel's Golden Rule

There’s a lot of talk these days about building walls.

A woman becomes emotional during a Jan. 30 vigil in support of the Muslim community in Montreal. A lone gunman entered the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre and opened fire Jan. 29, killing at least six men who were praying and injuring 19 more.

Opinion: Murder an evil act, in a place of worship it is even more heinous

My first thought, upon hearing the news of the massacre at the mosque in Ste. Foy, was that there must be a special place in hell for those who kill men at prayer, all the moreso in a house of worship.

Pope Francis talks with Fra Matthew Festing, grand master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in 2016. Bob Brehl says there's more to the tension between the Vatican and Malta than meets the eye.

Comment: More to Malta Affair than meets the eye

One must wonder whether the rather bizarre clash between the Vatican and the Knights of Malta — a Catholic humanitarian organization with diplomatic ties to more than 100 countries — is really about distributing condoms as part of an aid project.

If immigrants are to be less welcome in the United States, they should be made more welcome in Canada, writes editorial

Editorial: Justice must rule in wake of U.S. refugee ban

Unlike chaotic situations that arise from unpredictable or uncontrollable circumstances, this one was unnecessary and entirely avoidable.

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