Attacks on religious liberty increase, say cardinal, papal foundation
ROME (CNS) — Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, “it is…
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Church has much to contribute to artificial intelligence dialogue: Vancouver bioethicist
VANCOUVER — Among the many surprises of Pope Leo XIV’s election was his early emphasis on…
Pope wants peace, not a role in negotiations, Cardinal Parolin says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s offer to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine…
Situation in Gaza reaches ‘catastrophic levels’
NEW YORK — Food insecurity in Gaza “has reached catastrophic levels,” reports Joseph Hazboun, regional director…
Difficulties with China already emerge for Pope Leo
TORONTO — Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the Day of Prayer for the Church in China (May…
Pope advances sainthood cause of missionaries killed in Ecuador
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has advanced the sainthood causes of two missionaries whose…
As postal strike looms, Catholic charities prepare
TORONTO — “Oh no, not again!” That is the initial reaction Aid to the Church in…
‘Allow us to paddle with you,’ Archbishop Smith tells Indigenous welcome delegation
VANCOUVER — In a ceremony steeped in tradition, drumbeats and booming voices filled the Fairmont Hotel…
‘The Church will be there’ for British Columbians: Archbishop Smith to Premier Eby
VANCOUVER — Catholic ministry leaders, Indigenous delegates, and B.C. Premier David Eby were among those who…
Toronto bylaw protects places of worship, schools from protest
TORONTO — Toronto City Council has approved a bylaw that will restrict protests around places of…
Pope Leo takes possession of cathedral as bishop of Rome
ROME (CNS) — Celebrating his first Mass in Rome’s diocesan cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion…