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Canadian bishops to meet Monday to discuss euthanasia, protection of minors
The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will take place Sept. 25–28 just outside of... 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
Once ‘papabile,’ bishop-maker Cardinal Marc Ouellet retires
Last week, Cardinal Marc Ouellet handed over the reins of the Vatican’s bishop office to Bishop Robert Francis Prevost. Read more
Canada census shows 2 million fewer Catholics as disaffiliation grows
The Catholic population in Canada has declined by almost 2 million people in the last 10 years, the Canadian census... Read more
Seeking to build on papal visit, Canada’s bishops stress indigenous reconciliation
Indigenous issues were at the forefront when about 90 Catholic bishops met in Cornwall, Ontario for the Canadian bishops’ 2022... Read more
Pope Francis: Canada's residential schools system was 'cultural genocide'
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential... Read more
No remains unearthed yet from Canada’s residential school grave sites
No excavation has been done at suspected grave sites at residential schools in Canada. Yet media outlets continue to report... Read more
Canada's bishops apologize for abuses at residential schools
The Catholic bishops of Canada issued a formal apology to the Indigenous population of the country for the abuses of... Read more
Canadian archbishop: Only fully vaccinated can attend Mass
Unvaccinated Catholics barred from attending Mass in Canada's New Brunswick province, which has had fewer than 50 COVID-19 related deaths... Read more
'Contrite hearts' and concrete action: Catholics react to the legacy of Canada's residential schools
Catholic leaders, including a First Nations deacon, reflect on the shocking legacy of Canada’s residential schools run by Catholic and... Read more
Despite millions in Catholic residential schools reparations, critics seek to end church tax exemptions
Catholic entities had committed tens of millions of dollars in legal settlements for their involvement in the Canadian government’s historic... Read more
Oblates of Mary apologize for 'deafness' in response to reports of graves at indigenous schools
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had significant responsibility for operating residential schools for Canada’s First Nations and other indigenous... Read more
First Nations leaders announce more than 160 unmarked graves found at former Catholic-run residential school
A Canadian First Nations tribe last week announced an estimated 160 unmarked graves were found at the site of a... Read more
Petition urges Canadian PM not to slander Catholic Church over residential schools
More than 4,000 people have signed a petition requesting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cease blaming the Catholic Church... Read more
Bishops in Saskatchewan propose fundraising appeal for residential school survivors
The bishops in Saskatchewan on Saturday announced plans for a fundraising effort across the province to support survivors of residential... Read more
Indigenous leader in Canada cautions against arsons at churches
A First Nations leader in Alberta released a video plea on Wednesday decrying recent “suspicious” fires at Catholic churches throughout... Read more
More unmarked graves discovered in Canada as church vandalism continues
The discovery of 182 additional undocumented graves outside a former residential school in Canada has heightened calls to boycott Canada... Read more
Canadian police investigate two more ‘suspicious’ fires at Catholic churches
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating two more fires at Catholic churches in Canada as “suspicious,” after four churches... Read more
Saskatchewan bishops call for justice after new discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school
Bishops of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan acknowledged the need for “repentance” and justice, after a new discovery of hundreds... Read more
