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In the U.S.-China rivalry that involves a complex mix of diplomacy, trade wars and sanctions, religion has come under increased pressure after the communist regime banned online propagation of religion by foreign nationals, purportedly to make religion more Chinese-oriented.
Catholics hold funeral after Myanmar massacre; attacks continue
By Catholic News ServiceYANGON, Myanmar -- For Christians in Chin and Kayah states, there were no Christmas and New Year celebrations due to fighting. They have borne the brunt of a decades-old civil war and faced oppression and persecution at the hands of the military, reported ucanews.com.
Southern Italian diocese temporarily bans naming of godparents
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceA second diocese in Sicily, where the Mafia has had a significant presence for decades, announced a temporary ban on the naming of godparents for baptisms and confirmations.
King’s program calls for reconciliation
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterKing’s University College at Western University marked the sixth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s final report with a participatory reading of the 94 Calls to Action Dec. 15.
Good Shepherd goes takeout again for annual Christmas feast
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDemand for comfort and joy is up all over, and despite COVID the Good Shepherd Centre in Hamilton is determined to deliver.
Bishops look to launch fundraising plans for reconciliation in new year
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA national framework for a five-year, $30 million fundraising campaign in aid of healing and reconciliation with residential school survivors and their communities is coming in the new year, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops vice president William McGrattan has told The Catholic Register.
Montreal Catholics mobilize prayer vigil for religious freedom in wake of COVID restrictions
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterEvelyn Campbell was shocked when the Quebec government suddenly mandated that all places of worship impose a vaccine passport system as of Dec. 20.
Ottawa finally showing signs of concern over Bill 21
ByOTTAWA -- Federal politicians, two years after it was first passed by the Quebec government, are now raising concerns about Bill 21.
Bishops aim for spring meeting with Pope Francis
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRescheduling the Indigenous delegations’ visits with Pope Francis in Rome in the midst of the Omicron-fuelled global COVID resurgence is not going to be easy, but the parties are committed to moving forward.
New publisher for The Catholic Register
By Catholic Register StaffA familiar face to Catholic Register readers is about to take on a new role with the paper.
New health measures for Mass vary across Canada
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAs of Dec. 20, anyone entering a place of worship in Quebec will be required to show their vaccination status.