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A panel of Ontario Court of Appeal judges ruled Aug. 7 that the Christian pro-life group 40 Days for Life may sue parties conducting digital activism designed to impede their prayer vigils.
Campaign Life weighs legal options after being labelled hate group
By Anna FarrowThe pro-life advocacy organization Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) is weighing its legal response after being publicly labelled a “far right Christian nationalist group” by a federally-subsidized anti-fascist network.
Venezuelans in Canada not pleased with Pope Francis' response to crisis
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThroughout the two weeks since Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed he won a third term in office, governments from around the world, human rights watchdogs, global entities and Venezuelans at home and aboard have denounced the July 28 national election for not being free and fair.
Canadian priests in discussions on synodal Church
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOver 100 Canadian priests will convene for a Zoom video conference Aug. 14 to discuss how to develop synodal and missionary Catholic churches from coast to coast.
Federally funded ‘anti-hate’ group’s booklet blacklists Campaign Life
By Catholic Register StaffCampaign Life Coalition, a national pro-life advocacy organization, has been labelled a “hate movement” by the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.
Supreme Knight summons a new generation of Catholic men: 'Days of easy faith are over'
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsThe "days of easy faith are over," and a "new generation of Catholic men" are needed in the church, said the head of the Knights of Columbus at the global Catholic fraternal organization's annual gathering.
Knights program provides ultrasound to Brampton clinic
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Ontario Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Program has donated its second machine to a local medical clinic.
Bishops commit to the goal of unity
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has unveiled a new strategic vision conceptualized to enhance and enliven future ecumenical and interfaith initiatives.
Interfaith support for Ottawa church following recent vandalism attack
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterOttawa's St. Martin de Porres Parish has called for continued prayers as messages of support for the church continue to pour in from various religious communities after another act of vandalism was reported at the end of last month.
Jasper parish relieved church withstands wildfire
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church still stands after wildfires tragically devastated the township of Jasper, Alta., and the adjoining and renowned Jasper National Park of Canada for nearly a week late last month.
Thousands descend on shrine for St. Anne novena
By Angelica Vecchiato, Register CorrespondentThousands of pilgrims from across the globe flocked to the Basilica of St. Anne de Beaupre, Que., over nine days in late July to prayerfully participate in an annual novena dedicated to the grandmother of Christ.