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The head of the French bishops' conference welcomed the reelection of President Emmanuel Macron, but also warned of growing social divisions, after the vote was marred the stabbing of a Catholic priest and nun.
Lebanon sea tragedy is 'proof' of Lebanese crisis, says Caritas president
By Doreen Abi Raad, Catholic News ServiceThe capsizing of a small boat overloaded with passengers trying to illegally leave Lebanon is "the biggest proof of the terrible crisis" that the country is enduring as it continues to sink economically, said Carmelite Father Michel Abboud, president of Caritas Lebanon.
Indigenous bursary furthers reconciliation’s path
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterA new bursary is helping to defray the cost of post-secondary education for Indigenous students within the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
For adoptee, PEI ‘a great spot to land’
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterIn an adoption story come full circle, New York native Michael Flanagan is back living in Prince Edward Island, the place of his birth mother’s roots.
ShareLife seeks to challenge all-time haul
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterWeeks after putting a bow on a 2021 parish fundraising campaign that accrued a record $13.9 million, ShareLife is eyeing an encore that will equal or even eclipse last year’s success.
40-day fast brings pro-life miracles
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterMaria Buelvas said she experienced miracles from God at every step along her journey leading a pro-life campaign that saw 157 volunteers fast on bread and water alone for 40 days from March 2 to April 10.
Pope Francis meets with Manitoba Métis Federation
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceThe head of the Manitoba Métis Federation said his group's meeting with Pope Francis was an emotional encounter centered on reconciliation between the Indigenous community and the Catholic Church.
Australian bishops ask voters to remember nation’s most vulnerable
By Catholic News ServiceCatholic bishops urged Australians to consider the nation’s most vulnerable people when voting in federal elections May 21.
Ukrainian sociologist Mychailo Wynnyckyj criticizes Pope Francis’ outreach to Russia
By Catholic Register StaffI was baptized a Ukrainian Catholic. My wife and I were married in a Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kyiv, and our children were all baptized in this faith as well. Our church has a Patriarch (i.e., a separate hierarchy from Roman Catholics), but we recognize the spiritual supremacy of the Pope. In Ukraine, the Ukrainian Catholic Church follows the Julian calendar which means Easter will be celebrated next week.
Tastes of Heaven goes virtual again
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe annual Catholic Missions In Canada Tastes of Heaven Gala scheduled for April 28 is back in a virtual format for the second straight year.
‘Journeying together’ is at heart of synod, preparations
By Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, Catholic News ServiceIn October 2023, Pope Francis will convene the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops with the theme, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.”