Asia - Pacific News
Quebec students stage mock crucifixion on Good Friday
Some Quebec university students staged a mock crucifixion on Good Friday to protest the government's decision to cut $103 million... Read more
Parents fight to keep Catholic instruction in Quebec public schools
A committee of Christian parents submitted a petition to the Quebec government, with more than 56,000 signatures, in favor of... Read more
Jean Vanier to receive prestigious Knights award
Jean Vanier will receive the Gaudium et Spes Award from the Knights of Columbus April 2. Read more
Anglican Church 'broken', says Canadian primate
Calling a spade a spade, the Anglican primate of Canada said the Anglican Communion is “broken” over the debate on... Read more
Canadian Archbishop says no need to avoid Da Vinci Code
The bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code is “a bunch of hot air” and nothing to get worked up about,... Read more
Papal exhibit comes to North America
An impressive exhibit of 2,000 years of papal history, from St. Peter to Pope John Paul II, will make its... Read more
Canadian Bishops to study impact of free trade on Mexico
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is part of a delegation in Mexico this week, studying the impact of... Read more
Study suggests women requesting abortions should be screened for abuse
Women undergoing a second or subsequent abortion are more likely to have experienced physical or sexual abuse, says a recent... Read more
Canadian Liberals endorse same-sex marriage, hostile to opposing views
The Liberal Party of Canada endorsed same-sex marriage at its policy convention this weekend. Read more
Catholic refugees freed from church sanctuary in Canada
After spending 13 months in sanctuary in the basement of Notre-Dame-de-Grace Catholic Church in Montreal, three Catholic Palestinian refugees were... Read more
Stop speculating about next Pope, keep praying for this one says Philippino Archbishop
In a statement given yesterday, Archbishop Oscar Cruz, of Lingayen-Dagupan in the Philippines made media waves when he told Catholics... Read more
Canadian Catholics pulling for the Pope
According to a report by the Canadian Press, many in the “great white north” don’t believe Pope John Paul II... Read more
Quebec cardinals ask Canadians to pray for Pope
Two Canadian cardinals have called for special prayers for the frail leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more
Chinese young people enthusiastically await encounter with Pope at WYD 2005
With World Youth Day 2005 just months away, thousands of Chinese young people are expressing their enthusiasm for participating in... Read more
Debate on same-sex marriage bill launched in Canadian Parliament
Prime Minister Paul Martin kicked off the debate on the Liberal same-sex marriage bill in the House of Commons yesterday. Read more
Canadian Jesuits lose to Wal-Mart
The Canadian Jesuits lost their decade-long battle with Wal-Mart last month when a municipal board ruled that the U.S.-based department... Read more
John Paul has earned right to remain Pope until the end: Canadian cardinal
Canada’s top cleric says Pope John Paul II has much to teach humanity in his frailty and deserves to remain... Read more
Correction
In yesterday’s story titled “Canada introduces same-sex marriage legislation” CNA made an error in attribution. The statement that “equality rights... Read more
Canada introduces same-sex marriage legislation
Prime Minister Paul Martin’s Liberal government introduced same-sex marriage legislation in the House of Commons yesterday. If passed, as expected,... Read more
Hollywood heavyweight hired to produce Bible films
The Academy Award-winning producer of “Chariots of Fire”, “Dances With Wolves”, “Driving Miss Daisy” and “Gandhi” was hired to head... Read more
