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May 10, 2021

Put health before profits by making vaccine more available, Pope says

In a video message played during the "Vax Live" concert, Pope Francis repeated his call to temporarily suspend patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines so they can be manufactured in poorer countries.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis called for a global fight against the virus of "closed nationalism" and lack of concern for the poor by supporting "the temporary suspension of intellectual property rights" that prevent the widespread manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines.

Published in Faith
May 23, 2017

Manchester bishop: there is 'no justification' for horrific attack

Two women wrapped in thermal blankets stand near Manchester Arena in England where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing May 22. At least 22 people, including children, were killed and dozens wounded after an explosion at the concert venue. Authorities said it was Britain's deadliest case of terrorism since 2005.

MANCHESTER, U.K. – After what has been deemed a terrorist attack that killed 22 people – mostly youth – at a theatre in Manchester Monday night, local Bishop John Arnold condemned the act, saying there is no justification for such violence.

Published in International
December 8, 2016

St. Michael's Choir School expanding its musical reach

One of St. Michael’s Choir School's choirs at dress rehearsal Dec. 2 for the annual Christmas concert at Massey Hall.

Since St. Michael's Choir School began pressing albums in the 1970s, those purchasing the choral soundtracks were much like the students – members of an exclusive club.

Published in Music News
December 4, 2015

Choir school marks 50 years of Christmas at Massey

The St. Michael’s Choir School Christmas concert at Massey Hall has been a part of Toronto’s Christmas tradition for 50 years.

TORONTO - For many Torontonians, regardless of religion, the St. Michael’s Choir School Christmas concert marks the beginning of the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Christmas season.

Published in Youth Speak News
August 29, 2014

OCY Concerts to evangelize note for note

The Office of Catholic Youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto will begin its concert series with A Night of Worship with Audrey Assad.

TORONTO - The Office of Catholic Youth hopes to strike the right chord with young people by entering the concert business.

Published in Youth Speak News