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The Vatican permanently removed from priestly ministry a retired priest of the Diocese of Toledo who was accused of multiple allegations of sexually abusing a minor.
B.C. Knights launch COVID Recovery Program
By Rosette Correa Canadian, Catholic NewsDuring two years of COVID-19 pandemic, the Church has been wrought with challenges of Mass attendance and participation among the faithful. It’s been a trying time for parishes trying to engage churchgoers amid the chaos, confusion and restrictions on places of worship.
Mission work takes Moessner across north, into Russia
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterTrudy Moessner has unfailingly trusted and acted upon the Lord’s destiny for her life.
Book compiles Pope Francis' commentaries on war and peace
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceBeing against war and for peace requires more than urgent appeals and treaties, according to Pope Francis. It requires a demanding, lifelong process that starts in the human heart and boldly expands outward into a broken world, he has said.
Canadians cherish freedom of conscience but view Catholicism in poor light: poll
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAlmost 70 per cent of Canadians believe conscience rights make Canada a better country while only about seven per cent say the Charter guarantee leaves us worse off, pollster Angus Reid reports.
Political party says Germany should keep its ban on advertising abortions
By Catholic News ServiceThe Alternative for Germany party is urging the government to keep the ban on advertising abortions, reported the German Catholic news agency KNA.
St. Joseph's Hospital renos take aim at 'hallway health'
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIt’s early days, but Toronto’s St. Joseph’s Hospital is looking ahead to a $1-billion building spree that will give the west-end hospital an expanded emergency department, space for medical and surgical inpatient programs, new wards for mental health care, expanded intensive-care capacity and new operating rooms.
Assumption award honours former governor general
By Ron Stang, Catholic Register SpecialFormer Canadian Governor General Michaëlle Jean received this year’s Assumption University Christian Culture Series Gold Medal award.
Bishops say Peru can’t withstand ‘instability’
By Barbara Fraser, Catholic News ServicePeru’s Catholic bishops published a two-page plea to the country’s leaders, urging them to address the current political crisis with “greater responsibility” and take “radical measures” to fight corruption.
Pope Francis calls for truth about 2019 Easter bombings
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceThree years after multiple bombings killed more than 260 people on Easter and lingering questions remain about those behind the attacks, Pope Francis appealed to Sri Lankan authorities to shed light on what happened.
Metis praise Pope Francis for listening
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Red River Metis went to Rome looking for the restoration of their communities, their culture and their churches.