NEWS
THRISSUR, India -- Catholic hospital directors in India say they do not have enough facilities to treat patients as India sets records for the number of COVID-19 deaths — numbers many people believe were underreported.
Canadian bishops, religious push for passage of Bill C-15
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterWith the legislation already forwarded to the Senate for study and third reading in the House of Commons expected within days, Canada’s bishops and religious orders have come out strongly in support of Bill C-15, a law that would implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Faithful rally support for volcano victims
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterErrol Belgraves puts a mask on every morning before stepping out of the home he and his wife share in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Fr. Salmon a missionary who’s always on the go
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterPeople well acquainted with Fr. Frank Salmon, OMI, know connecting with him via phone, especially during warmer months, is a bit of a difficult proposition.
Too many challenges with drive-in Mass
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThis past Easter Sunday, Fr. Harrison Ayre remembers walking back into St. Peter’s in Nanaimo, B.C., just to gather himself after celebrating the most stressful Mass of his life. Then, just as he sat down in a pew, he heard a bang.
Global development goals hit hard by pandemic: UN report
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIf COVID has been a setback for Canadians, what has it done to villagers in Malawi, slum dwellers in Manila, small farmers in Honduras, Indigenous people in the Amazon?
Police seize large stock of altar wine in Quebec claiming violation of import laws
By Philippe Vaillancourt, Catholic News ServiceQUEBEC CITY -- Police have seized large quantities of altar wine in the province of Quebec, creating a situation where buying a bottle is nearly impossible.
Legal tussle over termination of federation agreement looms at Laurentian University
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe University of Sudbury has turned to the courts to put a stop to Laurentian University’s rapid dissolution of its founding agreements with three church-affiliated universities — the University of Sudbury (Jesuit), Thorneloe University (Anglican) and Huntington University (United Church).
Catholic Conscience gets set for federal election
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRight out of the gate, when Pope Francis was elected in 2013, he declared, “A good Catholic meddles in politics.” Eight years on, the young, non-partisan organization Catholic Conscience is ramping up its meddling to encompass all of Canada.
Fire claims Attawapiskat church
By Catholic Register StaffAnother church in a First Nations community has been destroyed by fire.
New fundraiser launched for rebuilding of Notre Dame in Paris
By Deirdre C. Mays, Catholic News ServiceA novel fundraising approach to restore one of the most iconic monuments in the world, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, enables donors to have a piece of history.