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Pope Francis walks in procession as he arrives to celebrate Mass at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Rome May 6.

Pope Francis unlikely to be swayed by apology motion

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OTTAWA – Pope Francis is unlikely to be swayed by a House of Commons near-unanimous motion calling on him to apologize in Canada for abuses at Catholic run residential schools, said Archbishop Richard Gagnon.

Antigonish, N.S., Bishop Brian Dunn says Catholic organizations in his diocese that received Canada Summer Jobs grants will be giving the money back.

Give back Summer Jobs funding, bishops urge after dozens of Catholic groups applied

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OTTAWA – Despite stern opposition from Canada’s bishops to the revised Canada Summer Jobs program, dozens of Catholic organizations — including parishes, schools, religious orders and charities — apparently applied anyway and are now in line to receive grants.

Eunice Gichuhi shares her poetry at student peace rally.

High school students rally for more peace-building support for women around the world

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Eunice Gichuhi and her family came to Canada for more opportunity, but it didn’t mean that she would forget the community she left behind. 

The last run of the Prairie Messenger at St. Peter's Press April 25.

Prairie paper publishes its final edition after 114 years

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Catholics on the Canadian Prairies have just lost an important voice. 

Archbishop Luis Ladaria, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved the publication of "Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church", a document calling on the church to be more 'synodal'.

Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions

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VATICAN – The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission.
Youth Speak News editor Jean Ko Din lead The Register newsroom in two first place awards for the categories of 'photo essay' and 'department'. This is Youth Speak News' third year in a row to win best in department at the Canadian Church Press Awards.

The Catholic Register recognized as top Christian paper

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The Catholic Register won 15 awards and was named the No. 1 Christian newspaper in Canada at a gala banquet to recognize excellence in Christian journalism.

The policy was suspended May 1, after parents, students and Ontario Minister of Education Indira Naidoo-Harris (pictured) criticized the board’s decision.

Halton school board suspends 'Sanctity of life' fundraising policy

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HAMILTON – A Catholic school board in Ontario has suspended a policy prohibiting students from raising money for groups that support activities contrary to Catholic doctrine.
Hundreds gathered at St. Edward the Confessor Church for an April 26 prayer service for the victims of the van attack on Yonge Street.

Church plays a role in crisis management in aftermath of tragedy

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Tragedy strikes. It’s inevitable and, unfortunately, constant.

Around 900 people attended Anne Marie D'Amico's funeral Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church May 2.

Van attack victim Anne Marie D’Amico remembered for her ‘big heart’

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The warm, generous, loving and happy young woman who was the first among the 10 Toronto van attack victims to be revealed to the public was laid to rest May 2 in her family’s parish with 900 friends and supporters crowding St. Clare’s Roman Catholic Church.

George Weigel at the New Evangelization Summit in Ottawa.

Debate on Pope's views on marriage and family will unify Church, says Weigel

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OTTAWA – The long-running debate over Pope Francis’ views on marriage and the family will eventually result in a more unified Church, says a prominent Catholic author.

On April 30, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announced it has filed a lawsuit against the federal Minister of Employment Patty Hadju on behalf of a small Alberta family-owned business.

Summer jobs funding policy will be challenged in court

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OTTAWA – The controversy over the Canada Summer Jobs pro-abortion attestation is moving to the courts.

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