Quebec Muslims: Intolerance was already on the rise prior to deadly mosque shooting
By Daniel Matos, Religion News ServiceTORONTO – Bullet holes and blood splatter still marked the walls. Carpets were stained. Even shoes and boots, removed before prayers and lined up, stood abandoned.
O'Connor's funeral business stays true to its principles
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterTo Paul O’Connor, family has always been at the centre of the funeral business.
Keystone XL pipeline opponents want decision reviewed
By Glen Argan, Catholic Register SpecialEDMONTON – In light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s go-ahead for the Keystone XL pipeline, Canadian environmentalists are urging Ottawa to take another look at the controversial project it approved seven years ago.
‘All are called to present God’s gifts’ says Baptist preacher at Week of Prayer conclusion
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA surprise request during a visit to a Catholic church led to a revelation about love and Christian unity for a Baptist preacher.
Quebec City gathered for solidarity Mass at church next to mosque where six were killed
By Philippe Vaillancourt, Catholic News ServiceQUEBEC CITY – People of many faiths gathered for a solidarity Mass at Notre-Dame-de-Foy church, next to the mosque belonging to the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre, where six men were killed by a gunman while they were praying.
U.S. refugee ban roundly condemned by religious voices across Canada
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCatholic and other religious voices across Canada are condemning the U.S. exclusion of refugees from seven majority Muslim countries.
Toronto protesters join worldwide outrage against U.S. refugee ban
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterAbout 1,000 protesters descended on the American consulate in Toronto on Jan. 30 to protest a U.S. executive order that establishes a temporary ban on immigrants to the U.S. from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
Catholic leaders express grief and solidarity after Quebec mosque attack
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA –Catholic leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity in prayer with Canadian Muslims after a shooting at a Quebec City mosque Jan. 29 that killed six and injured many more.
Quebec priest hits right note in aid of persecuted Christians
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialMONTREAL – A Quebec priest best known in English Canada for composing the anthem for World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, has released the second edition of a CD to draw attention to the plight of Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
Fr. Damian MacPherson steps down from Archdiocese Interfaith post
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterFranciscan Fr. Damian MacPherson is passing on the interfaith torch after 19 years of service.
The Church aiming to ‘grab hold’ of young people with youth synod
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterWhat do you want to be when you grow up?