COVID, plus civil war and years of crippling drought, have dimmed the prospects for democracy in Ethiopia, made the lives of hundreds of thousands of refugees more difficult, devastated the country’s basic social infrastructure of schools, hospitals, clinics and social services.
Exploring Pope Francis’ legacy
By Nicholas Elbers, Canadian Catholic NewsA forum on Pope Francis’ papacy from a Canadian context posed tough questions while also maintaining a celebratory mood as speakers from around the world gathered at St. Mark’s College to examine the significance of Francis’ pontificate.
Alberta Catholics urged to take part in election
By Catholic Register StaffCatholics have a moral obligation to get involved in the democratic process, Alberta’s bishops said in a May 16 pastoral letter.
Pro-life program helps with challenges of choosing life
By Canadian Catholic NewsA financial aid program that helps mothers and families make difficult life-affirming decisions is approaching its first anniversary, with organizers saying they want to make it available to more people in need.
Priest on frontlines of Alberta wildfires
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterHeavy rainfall throughout the province of Alberta over the May long weekend potentially signaled a hopeful turning point in the effort to quell the 2023 wildfire state of emergency.
Forced labour law doesn’t go far enough
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA new law requiring Canadian companies to report on possible forced labour in their supply chains is not good enough for Development and Peace-Caritas Canada, despite promises from federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan to follow up with a second law banning imports made with child and forced labour.
Catholics not as vested in Bible as other Christians
By Anna FarrowBarely half of Canadian Roman Catholics have a Bible at home, and only about a third self-report engaging with Scripture monthly, says a study by Angus Reid and two predominantly non-Catholic institutions.
Liberals should stick to MAiD promise, MP says
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterConservative MP Ed Fast is looking to stop the intended expansion of Canada’s assisted-suicide regime in its tracks with Bill C-314 and harnessed his argument to Liberal promises when MAiD was first introduced.
Hope motivates Southdown
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIn the name of mental health and the healing ministry of the Church, the Southdown Institute gathered a bushel or two of its best friends at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery in Toronto’s Columbus Centre for its annual fundraising dinner on May 11.