Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register
Cardinal-elect Leo cherishing the moment
In October, when he was invited to join the College of Cardinals, Cardinal-elect Francis Leo said he would discern how this elevation could help him become an even better servant for the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond.
Hundreds join Leo in Rome
According to Vincent Veerasuntharam's tabulations, 100 delegates departed from Toronto Pearson Airport, and an additional 75 emissaries lifted off from Montréal–Trudeau International Airport to witness Cardinal Francis Leo being welcomed into the College of Cardinals at the Vatican.
MacCarthy gets second go round with history
Cardinal Francis Leo’s promotion within the universal Catholic hierarchy also proved to be a gift for Neil MacCarthy, the longtime director of publications and communications for the Archdiocese of Toronto.
No two days are alike on a cardinal’s schedule
What is the core difference between serving as a Cardinal of Toronto rather than an archbishop? The short answer: more sojourns to the Vatican.
Concerns that vulnerable pushed toward MAiD
A new survey co-commissioned by the Angus Reid Institute and Cardus found 62 per cent of Canadians are concerned that socially and financially vulnerable citizens will choose euthanasia instead of seeking out adequate and quality health care.
Trump tariff threat spawns focus on drugs
There is one apparent gain from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat against Canada and Mexico: it has thrust the drug addiction and access issue back to the forefront of the national conversation.
Calgary prison ministry sees post-COVID bump
Revitalization is in the air for the Diocese of Calgary Prison Ministry.
The Halo Effect
Taxing churches could remove billions in economic benefit, Cardus study shows
Christian Heritage Month a reality
A little over one year ago the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) was attracting scorn for a discussion paper declaring that statutory holidays such as Christmas are a manifestation of the “discrimination against religious minorities in Canada” and “grounded in Canada’s history of colonialism.”
Immigration pivot disappoints migrant advocates
The recent mood swing against immigration, in a nation of immigrants whose people have always been welcoming to the outsider, is disappointing to those who work with migrants, but the hope is this will not endure.