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Russian forces destroy Catholic church in Ukraine, as another parish prepares for attack
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsRussian forces have destroyed another Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, while a priest at a separate parish is hastening to remove sacred items ahead of an expected Russian attack.
Federally funded ‘anti-hate’ group’s booklet blacklists Campaign Life
By Catholic Register StaffCampaign Life Coalition, a national pro-life advocacy organization, has been labelled a “hate movement” by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.
Florida pro-lifers campaign against ballot measure to enshrine abortion in state constitution
By Jean Gonzalez, OSV NewsPro-life advocates across Florida are working diligently to inform voters about a ballot item they say contains "misleading" language and is "dangerous" in regard to women's health.
UK Catholics voice 'shock and concern' at new outbreak of nationwide disorder
By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV NewsProminent Catholics have joined church leaders in condemning a wave of riots across the United Kingdom, while also urging greater understanding of current social grievances.
Supreme Knight summons a new generation of Catholic men: 'Days of easy faith are over'
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsThe "days of easy faith are over," and a "new generation of Catholic men" are needed in the church, said the head of the Knights of Columbus at the global Catholic fraternal organization's annual gathering.
90 seconds to midnight
By Kimberley Heatherington, OSV NewsEight decades since atomic bomb dropped on Japan, can Catholics stop the tick tock of the Doomsday Clock?
Knights program provides ultrasound to Brampton clinic
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Ontario Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Program has donated its second machine to a local medical clinic.
Bishops commit to the goal of unity
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has unveiled a new strategic vision conceptualized to enhance and enliven future ecumenical and interfaith initiatives.
Olympic Village is an 'extraordinary place,' says head of Holy Games
By Caroline de Sury, OSV NewsIf one were looking for the busiest woman in the church of France these days, Isabelle de Chatellus, 46, from the Diocese of Versailles, is most probably the one.
Interfaith leaders meet in front of Paris cathedral 100 years after first such Olympic meeting
By Caroline de Sury, OSV NewsThe square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral was bathed in sunshine Aug. 4 as representatives of the five major religions involved in the Paris Olympic Games met.
Interfaith support for Ottawa church following recent vandalism attack
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterOttawa's St. Martin de Porres Parish has called for continued prayers as messages of support for the church continue to pour in from various religious communities after another act of vandalism was reported at the end of last month.