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Canada bishops address ongoing search for Indigenous graves amid calls for greater accuracy
As investigations continue to unfold, the bishops say they collectively “have chosen to listen rather than respond to every event... Read more
Canadian bishop calls fire devastation ‘closest image to apocalyptic wasteland I have ever seen’
After a 12-hour drive to escape the wildfires sweeping through Canada, Bishop Jon Hansen shared the story of his journey... Read more
Retired Calgary bishop demands proof for ‘missing children’ claims
“Why is the Catholic Church not asking the federal government for proof that even one residential school child is actually... Read more
As Canada prepares to expand assisted suicide, advocates warn of threat to mentally ill
Mental health and pro-life advocates are concerned that Canadians may soon be able to seek fatal treatments even if they... Read more
One year after papal visit and apology, Canada’s bishops reflect on Indigenous outreach
“During those days with Pope Francis in Canada, we recognized in him the Lord’s mercy, which he offered to us,”... Read more
Canadian police ask for public’s help in identifying man who set fire at cathedral
Police in Canada are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly set a fire and assaulted... Read more
Archbishop mourns loss of historic church in Alberta, Canada, destroyed by arson
The archbishop of Grouard-McLennan in Northern Alberta says he is saddened but “not overcome” by the loss of a 121-year-old... Read more
Report gives voice to Canada’s Indigenous Christians, highlights need for religious freedom
A report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians sharing their frustrations about society’s lack of awareness that almost half of... Read more
Canada replaces crosses in new Royal Crown with maple leaves and snowflakes
The new redesign intended to emphasize the “Canadian identity of the monarchy” was recommended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more
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Canadian parents push back against gay pride flag in Catholic school district; police called
The York Catholic District School Board met Tuesday night to consider whether the board should fly a gay pride flag... Read more
Canada’s assisted suicide guidance for docs: ‘virtual’ assessments, and don’t tell patient’s family
The Canadian government released new guidance for doctors that critics say will do more harm than good. Read more
Culture of loneliness meets culture of death in Canada’s MAiD epidemic, speaker says
“The question is not why are they being approved for euthanasia, the question is why are they asking for it?” Read more
U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’
The U.S. and Canadian bishops released statements Thursday praising the Vatican’s repudiation of the “doctrine of discovery.” Read more
Canadian Catholic school student who was suspended for protesting transgender bathroom policy speaks out
Josh Alexander, 16, was suspended this month for expressing his religious and moral objections to the school’s transgender bathroom policy. Read more
Canadian government moves to delay expanding assisted suicide to include the mentally ill
Legislation would delay by one year plans to include mental illness among the list of eligible conditions under the country’s... Read more
Pope Francis names Bishop Frank Leo to lead Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada
Bishop Frank Leo has been an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Montréal, Québec, since September 2022. Read more
Canadian man says hospital staff ‘pressured’ him to euthanize his wife
The widower is sounding the alarm over what he says is a shocking and dangerous bias in the medical system... Read more
Canadian publisher pulls Catholic textbooks after LGBT criticism
A textbook publisher has dropped the education curriculum Fully Alive from its offerings after LGBT advocates claimed the Catholic content... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet sues for defamation over accusations of sexual assault
Cardinal Marc Ouellet has filed a defamation lawsuit in Quebec courts contending that a woman wrongly accused him of sexual... Read more
Hungry, poor, and disabled Canadians seeking assisted suicide
Food banks in Canada are reporting that clients are considering assisted suicide as they face financial insecurity. Read more
