OTTAWA -- Most Canadians believe a faith-based upbringing has a positive impact on society even as a significant minority of Canadians would like the country to become more secular, especially in public life.
B.C. First Nations deacon hopeful about new law
By Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- Deacon Rennie Nahanee remembers collecting seafood on the shores of the Tsleil-Waututh reserve, near the Second Narrows Bridge, in the 1960s.
Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor wants spirituality in public sphere
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The heady realm of philosophy got special accolades in November when the preeminent Canadian philosopher, Charles Taylor, won the Ratzinger Prize.
Palliative care doctors draw the line
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs Ottawa prepares to rewrite Canada’s euthanasia law, palliative care doctors and hospice operators are urging lawmakers to acknowledge that palliative care and medically induced death are separate and distinct things.
Court challenge fails against Quebec’s Bill 21 ban on religious symbols
ByA second attempt to have the anti-religious symbols provisions of Quebec’s controversial Bill 21 suspended until court challenges to the legality of the bill are determined has failed.
Poverty promise remains elusive target
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterThe failure to end child poverty in Canada, promised 30 years ago when parliamentarians pledged to stop the scourge by 2000, has seen a generation of children grow up without the supports they need, says Leila Sarangi.
Assumption reno counts on fresh flow of cash
By Ron Stang, Catholic Register SpecialWINDSOR, Ont. -- With phase one of renovations complete church officials are now moving ahead with the next phase of repairs to 177-year-old Our Lady of Assumption Church — but they’ll need to dig into some deeper pockets to complete it.
Abuse review ‘difficult but transformative’
By AGNIESZKA RUCK, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- Whenever a group of people with different opinions gather at a table to discuss a controversial topic, sparks are bound to fly.
Kenney revives Alberta prayer breakfast
By Kyle Greenham, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is reviving the tradition of a provincial Christian prayer breakfast, calling it one sign of respect for religious freedom in a diverse society.
March makes desperate plea for planet
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Laudato Si’ Generation and young members of Development and Peace marched again among more than 5,000 protesters who rallied in front of Queen’s Park and streamed down Toronto’s Yonge Street Nov. 29.
Survivors group releases list of 'credibly accused' priests in Diocese of London
By Catholic Register StaffThe Diocese of London has confirmed that a list of priests credibly accused of abusing minors, released by a network of abuse victims, is “substantially correct.”