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U.S. refugee ban roundly condemned by religious voices across Canada
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCatholic and other religious voices across Canada are condemning the U.S. exclusion of refugees from seven majority Muslim countries.
Catholic leaders express grief and solidarity after Quebec mosque attack
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA –Catholic leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity in prayer with Canadian Muslims after a shooting at a Quebec City mosque Jan. 29 that killed six and injured many more.
Quebec priest hits right note in aid of persecuted Christians
By Alan Hustak, Catholic Register SpecialMONTREAL – A Quebec priest best known in English Canada for composing the anthem for World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, has released the second edition of a CD to draw attention to the plight of Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
The Church aiming to ‘grab hold’ of young people with youth synod
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterWhat do you want to be when you grow up?
Gender theory is moving too fast, say Campaign Life officials
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Gender theory is making inroads not only on Parliament Hill but also at the United Nations, to the detriment of the biological family, say Campaign Life Coalition officials.
Making spanking illegal does more harm than good, says Cardus
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – As an anti-spanking bill winds through Canada's Senate, a Christian think tank is sounding an alarm that it will do “more harm than good” and still fail to prevent child abuse.
Murders of Mexican clergy won’t stop missionary work, says Canadian priest
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterAs Mexican priests watch the death toll among clergy rise in their country, their first concern remains the ordinary people who suffer through the murderous reign of drug gangs, according to a Canadian priest who has seen the effect of the killings first-hand.
A study claiming euthanasia could save millions in healthcare alarms opponents
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – A study that claims euthanasia and assisted suicide could save the health-care system more than $100 million annually is ringing alarm bells among assisted-killing opponents.
School boards measure up to minister's bid to end offensive team nicknames
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterWhen it comes to ridding sports teams of offensive nicknames, it appears that most school boards in the Toronto area are ahead of the game.
COLF's new executive director ramps up digital plans to spread its message
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA – Michel MacDonald already feels he has the right messages. The task now is making the most of the mediums that can deliver the messages.
Montreal priest turns homeless past into ministry of the street
By CNA/EWTN NewsMONTREAL – Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal. He struggled with addiction to both alcohol and drugs, with a future so bleak, he considered ending his own life.