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A decision by the United States Supreme Court to strike down patents on portions of the human genome is a victory for society that reinforces the moral necessity of keeping our common biological heritage in public hands, said Jesuit genetic researcher Fr. Rob Allore.
Parliament says yes to Pope John Paul II Day
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A private member’s bill to designate April 2 as Pope John Paul II Day in Canada received all-party support and passed third reading in the House of Commons June 12.
Ursuline sisters fight for worker safety
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Ursuline Sisters of the Diocese of London, Ont. have joined a coalition of Canadian investors to demand that Canadian retailers join international efforts to ensure Bangladeshi garment factories meet basic fire and safety standards.
Prostitution a moral issue, top Court told
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Governments have a right to legislate on moral issues and “abhorrence of prostitution” is a common value in society, a lawyer told the Supreme Court of Canada.
Quebec at a crossroads with euthanasia bill, bishops say
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - As the Quebec government considers an end-of-life bill that would allow euthanasia, Quebec's Catholic bishops warn that society faces a crucial choice.
End poverty to improve health, says CMA
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Canada must eliminate poverty in order to become a healthy nation, according to the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
Quebec euthanasia bill widely condemned
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - A Quebec government bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in the province is being widely condemned and will be reviewed by the federal justice minister who said Canadian laws exist to protect all Canadians.
Cardinal Monsengwo sees church's pastoral work helping stabilize Congo
By Mary Durran, Catholic News ServiceMONTREAL - The Catholic Church, through its pastoral work and the promotion of justice, can help bring stability and peace in violence-torn Congo, said a cardinal who once helped guide the country from dictatorship to democracy.
Jesuit criticizes Western support of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA - Western support for the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has created a looming catastrophe, warned a Jesuit priest invited to speak on Parliament Hill.
Gibbons arrested, again, outside abortion clinic
By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic NewsLinda Gibbons, who has spent 10 of the past 20 years in prison for peacefully protesting outside abortion facilities, is back in prison.
The ordination of Atataatsiavaluk Tony
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterRANKIN INLET, NUNAVUT - Bishop Anthony Krotki found out a few weeks before his episcopal ordination he was finally a grandfather.