Canadian bishops issue ‘Note on Prayer’ for jubilee year
OTTAWA — The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a two-page “Note on Prayer” for…
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What’s in a papal name?
TORONTO — It’s been nearly 150 years since the Chair of St. Peter was last graced…
A Solemn Honour: Austin Lathlin-Bercier, “Running Grey Wolf,” Remembered with Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal
WINNIPEG — In a poignant ceremony resonant with sorrow and profound respect, the Manitoba Legislature bore…
Church has much to contribute to artificial intelligence dialogue: Vancouver bioethicist
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Among the many surprises of Pope Leo XIV’s election was his early emphasis…
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’
By Barb Fraze NEW YORK — Food insecurity in Gaza “has reached catastrophic levels,” reports Joseph…
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, BC — In a ceremony steeped in tradition, drumbeats and booming voices filled the Fairmont…
‘The Church will be there’ for British Columbians: Archbishop Smith to Premier Eby
VANCOUVER, BC — Catholic ministry leaders, Indigenous delegates, and B.C. Premier David Eby were among those…