Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News
Deborah Waters Gyapong has been a journalist and novelist for more than 20 years. She has worked in print, radio and television, including 12 years as a producer for CBC TV's news and current affairs programming. She currently covers religion and politics primarily for Catholic and Evangelical newspapers.
Bishops’ letter to Baird urges action on Israeli wall
OTTAWA - The Canadian government should urge Israel to stop construction of a section of a security wall that threatens the livelihood of 58 Christian families and a Catholic religious order, said the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in a letter to Canada’s foreign affairs minister.
Amnesty International faces backlash for draft prostitution policy
OTTAWA - Amnesty International would be “squandering its moral authority” and “abandoning victims” if it proceeds with a recommendation to legalize prostitution, said Conservative MP Joy Smith.
Church in Ukraine needs support to ensure a peaceful outcome
OTTAWA - The Church in Ukraine needs support in its vital role in ensuring dialogue, reconciliation and forgiveness as the country remains in turmoil, said CNEWA Canada national secretary Carl Hétu.
Antigonish diocese launches book study on healing sexual abuse
OTTAWA - As part of its ongoing process of renewal and healing, Nova Scotia's Antigonish diocese is promoting a program for parishioners based on Sr. Nuala Kenny's book Healing in the Church: Diagnosing and Treating the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis.
Only Pope can save 'totally broken' Syria
OTTAWA - Despite millions of dollars in aid, Syria is "totally broken" and needs a worldwide mobilization to end the suffering, said Carl Hétu, national secretary of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association of Canada.
Canadian bishops urge government intervention on Israeli wall
OTTAWA - The Canadian government should urge Israel to stop construction of a section of its security wall that threatens the livelihood of 58 Christian families and a Catholic religious order, said the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in a letter to Canada's foreign affairs minister.
Canadian bishops appeal for peace in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada’s Catholic bishops have assured their Ukrainian counterparts of their prayers and solidarity as demonstrations continue to rock the country.
Quebec bishops say ‘no’ to euthanasia
OTTAWA - Quebec’s Catholic bishops say Quebec’s euthanasia Bill-52, which will come to a vote later this month, “must not pass.”
OTTAWA - The federal government is suing Catholic entities involved in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement over $1.5 million in contested funds.
Supreme Court agrees to hear euthanasia appeal
OTTAWA - Opponents of assisted suicide and euthanasia are alarmed that the Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case that threatens to overturn the court’s rejection of assisted suicide 21 years ago.