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GLASGOW, Scotland -- The Scottish government should withdraw parts of a hate crime bill because of the risk it will lead to the prosecution of people solely for disagreeing with gender ideology and same-sex marriage, said Catholic and Protestant leaders.
Course explores holistic needs of those in care
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterPersonally and professionally, Julie Turenne-Maynard sees daily the loneliness and isolation amongst an aging population living at home or in long-term care facilities across Canada.
Students’ video shines a light on mental health
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAdriana Rereich says Oakville, Ont.’s St. Thomas Catholic Secondary School has a rich tradition of empowering students to tap into the arsenal of their creative talents.
Iraqis eagerly await Pope's visit in face of pandemic and security challenges
By Dale Gaviak, Catholic News ServiceAMMAN, Jordan -- Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and security concerns, Pope Francis hopes to visit Iraq, an opportunity that eluded his predecessors.
D&P ready for tough Share Lent campaign
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThis year Development and Peace knows what it’s up against.
Abuse victim can reopen claim against London diocese, top court rules
By Catholic Register StaffA victim of former priest and notorious sexual abuser Charles Sylvestre can reopen her civil suit against the Diocese of London, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Feb. 11.
Churches fear Bill C-6 could expose them to criminal sanction
ByOTTAWA -- Canadian religious organizations are concerned that a proposed bill to ban conversion therapy for youth in Canada could expose religious views on human sexuality to criminal sanction.
‘Me first’ attitude devastating: advocates
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterMore than 80 million refugees and others forced from their homes by war, climate change and natural disasters need COVID-19 vaccines just as much as the rest of us, but Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny worries they’re easily overlooked.
Dioceses cry foul over funding report
By Tom Tracy, Catholic News ServiceU.S. dioceses are crying foul over an investigative report on coronavirus relief funding they say grossly mischaracterized the Catholic Church’s finances and unrestricted cash flows, leaving the impression the Church used the 2020 CARES Act to hoard cash.
Proposed lawsuit links Mount Cashel, Vancouver
By Catholic News ServiceVANCOUVER -- The Archdiocese of Vancouver has been named in a proposed class-action lawsuit involving allegations of sexual abuse at two Catholic high schools run by the Christian Brothers.
Senate decision on C-7 expected Feb. 17
ByOTTAWA -- Canada’s Senate will give its verdict on the federal government’s effort to make it easier for Canadians to legally commit suicide with the help of a doctor by the end of the day Feb. 17.