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The Global Catholic Climate Movement is no more. A new name has been given to the planet-spanning network of Catholic climate activists and has been personally endorsed by the Pope.
Western Canada pilgrimages make measured comeback
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe ongoing spectre of COVID-19 prevents pilgrimages from completely roaring back to life in Canada, but celebrated summer religious summits in western Canada were to make measured comebacks on Aug. 14 and 15.
Reconciliation goes beyond money
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterMaking up for the Catholic failure to raise $25 million to fund healing and reconciliation programs in Indigenous communities is about a lot more than money, says Leah Perrault.
First Nations and Catholics working ‘shoulder to shoulder’ at North Vancouver residential school site
By AGNIESZKA RUCK, Canadian Catholic NewsAn investigation is going ahead at the former site of St. Paul’s Indian Residential School, roughly where the parking lot sits at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School in North Vancouver.
Pope Francis marks anniversary with appeal for aid
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Marking the one-year anniversary of a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis said Lebanon needs concrete help — not just words — from the international community so it can emerge once again as a symbol of fraternity and peace for the Middle East.
Poll shows faith a factor in vaccine acceptance
By Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON -- There are large differences between religious groups in the United States in their attitudes toward getting the COVID-19 vaccine for themselves or for their children, according to a poll released Aug. 5 by the Public Religion Research Institute.
Vandals continue to target churches across Canada
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterWhile the rash of arsons and acts of vandalism perpetrated on churches across Canada has lightened considerably compared to the volume of incidents that occurred between late June and mid-July, it’s not gone away.
Rwandan immigrant turns himself in for killing French priest
By Catholic News ServiceSAINT-LAURENT-SUR-SÈVRE, France -- A Rwandan immigrant awaiting trial for the arson of the cathedral in Nantes turned himself in to police for killing the French provincial of the Montfort Missionaries.
'Today is a day of strength': Mass commemorates Beirut blast victims
By Doreen Abi Raad, Catholic News ServiceBEIRUT -- A year after the catastrophic Beirut port blast, the wounds of the people in Lebanon are scarred by the memory of the tragedy, and cries for justice escalate. This year, Aug. 4 was declared a national day of mourning in Lebanon.
Holy Family icon for unity, peace, begins 'pilgrimage' in Middle East
By Doreen Abi Raad, Catholic News ServiceBEIRUT -- The pilgrimage of the icon of the Holy Family of Divine Will of Unity and Peace has begun. The icon, written by Melkite Father Samir Rouhana of St. Elias Parish near Haifa, Israel, will be in Lebanon for a month.
Post-COVID reality hitting social services
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCOVID has been hard on families, but just how hard is only now coming to light, as society gradually opens up to a post-pandemic reality.