The Eiffel Tower is seen during the opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Canada’s Catholic Civil Rights League joined with Christian and other leaders who spoke out against a depiction of the Last Supper during the ceremonies. (OSV News photo/Ludovic Marin, pool via Reuters)
Canada’s Catholic Civil Rights League rejected the apology offered by Paris Olympic organizers for the controversial depiction of the Last Supper during the Olympic opening ceremonies. “The worldwide reaction to the mock Last Supper from the opening ceremonies on July 26 makes clear that the Paris Olympics organizers have abused their position,” the league said...
Canadian bishops at Mass as they attend their annual plenary assembly near Toronto Monday. The bishops discussed next month’s Synod on Synodality, which will focus on on discerning what the Holy Spirit is saying, said Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller. (CCCB photo)
Next month’s Synod on Synodality will be aimed at “being opened toward many voices,” Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller said Monday, emphasizing the synodal process “is based on listening to the voice of the Spirit.”
St. Matthew’s parishioners Kathleen Furtado (right) and Vanessa Potusek (middle) exchange one of 100 Plastic Bank rosaries, made from recycled ocean plastic, with a fellow pilgrim from Venezuela. (Contributed photo)
In a blend of faith and environmental activism, World Youth Day pilgrims from Vancouver gifted rosaries crafted from recycled ocean plastic to other travellers in Lisbon, Portugal, to spotlight the dual themes of religious devotion and ecological stewardship. 100 rosaries were distributed by pilgrims from various Vancouver Catholic parishes, including Christ the Redeemer Parish in...
