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OTTAWA – Bishops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo are making a direct appeal to the government and people of Canada to put pressure on the Kabila government to respect the constitution and hold elections.
Squamish First Nation deacon taking Indigenous issues to Rome
By Agnieszka Krawczynski, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – A Squamish First Nation deacon is looking forward to his chance to bring the concerns of local Indigenous people to Rome.
Service Canada's gender-neutral directive ignites critics
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Service Canada’s directive to employees to use gender-neutral language met with derision in social media, but some Catholic observers say the move represents a dangerous trend.
Abortion bubble zone battle will go on
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Challenges to Ontario’s abortion bubble zone law will continue despite the recent death of the first person charged for violating the new law.
Filipino cardinal brings grateful message to Canada
By Agnieszka Krawczynski, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER – A standing ovation from 2,700 people reverberated inside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre even before the smiling Cardinal of Manila spoke into the microphone.
Parents credit St. Charbel for saving the life of their baby
By Andrew Ehrkamp, Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON – Charbel Fadel is, in most ways, like any other two-year-old boy. He can’t sit still. He likes soccer. He gives high-fives to anyone who asks.
OCY Service Week opens up new world for youth
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterSixteen-year-old Mary-Margaret Asoata wasn’t expecting much from Service Week.
Antique stations from Belgium bring new life to historic Toronto parish
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFor almost half a century nothing has defined the historic parish of St. Francis of Assisi in Toronto’s Little Italy as much as the annual Good Friday procession which attracts 70,000 people every year.
Thousands step up in support of doctors' conscience fight
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAn Ontario campaign to pressure politicians over the protection of health care conscience rights is “democracy in action,” said an organizer.
Toronto prepares to host the world’s religions
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs Toronto prepares to host more than 10,000 people in November for seven days of reflection on faith, cultures and traditions, Catholics are getting ready to play their part during the Parliament of World’s Religions.
Motion to remove value attestation in Canada Summer Jobs application fails
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Liberal MP Scott Simms defied his party and voted against the government as a Conservative motion to drop the Canada Summer Jobs attestation requirement was defeated March 19 in a packed House of Commons.