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Canadian law bans cloning, allows embryonic research
A controversial bill, which bans some assisted human reproduction measures and regulates human embryos, was passed by the Canadian Senate... Read more
Pirated copies of ‘Passion’ strike ‘heavy blow against atheism’ in China
“The Passion of the Christ” has “struck a heavy blow against atheism,” says one Chinese youth, despite government policy that... Read more
Bishops in Canada enter sex-education debate
Nova Scotia’s three Catholic bishops have entered the provincial debate about a new sex-education manual proposed for high school students. Read more
Supreme Court defers decision on Church liability in Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled yesterday that three dozen former altar boys, who sexually abused by a Newfoundland priest,... Read more
Congregation revives after all members disappeared under Khmer Rouge
A Cambodian congregation of sisters, which was wiped out by the Khmer Rouge nearly 30 years ago, was revived last... Read more
China holds secret trial for church leaders
After a secret trial March 16, three Chinese Christians are facing 10 years to life in prison for exposing a... Read more
Bishop arrested in China granted release
Bishop Wei Jingyi of Qigihar, China, has been released 10 days after being arrested, according to sources with the AsiaNews... Read more
Cardinal backs down from HIV testing for seminary candidates
The Archdiocese of Montreal has backed down from implementing a policy that would screen seminary candidates for HIV, after consulting... Read more
Pray for hearts to be open to the call of God, says bishop
The annual mass and evening of prayer for vocations for the English region of the Archdiocese of Montreal drew about... Read more
Canadian Catholic farmer takes his case against Monsanto to the Supreme Court
It’s now up to the Supreme Court of Canada to decide whether a Saskatchewan farmer violated the patent rights of... Read more
Canadian Catholic development agency excludes funding for programs that distribute condoms
Canada’s Catholic development agency has adopted a policy that excludes funding for HIV/AIDS programs that distribute condoms. Read more
Canadian troops count on rosary, Bible
A rosary and a Bible were among the final items Canadian troops were offered before heading out on a mission... Read more
Canadian Supreme Court to rule if Catholic Church is suable
The Supreme Court of Canada reserved its decision in a case that has the Canadian government and victims' lawyers arguing... Read more
Hindu fundamentalists attack on Salesian part of increasing violence against Catholic religious
The Salesian News Agency is reporting this week that a Salesian priest was attacked by Hindu fundamentalists in the Indian... Read more
Roman Catholic church attacked in Sri Lanka
An unidentified gang attacked yet another Roman Catholic church yesterday in Katuwana, 30 km south-east of the capital, destroyed statues... Read more
Archbishop of Montreal defends new HIV screening for seminary applicants
Candidates for the priesthood would not be rejected based on their sexual orientation or the result of a positive HIV... Read more
Vancouver’s new archbishop ‘slightly’ more liberal
Pope John Paul II announced Jan. 10 that Bishop Raymond Roussin of the Diocese of Victoria will succeed Archbishop Adam... Read more
Canadian PM pledges to protect religious freedom
Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pledged to protect the freedom of religious groups, and even use the notwithstanding clause if... Read more
“Pops” celebrates 15 years of ministry to street kids
On Dec. 8, 1988, Fr. Emmett Johns and a few volunteers parked a second-hand van in the middle of downtown... Read more
Prayers get Santa back on track in Canada
Thanks to their prayers, everything for Christmas is back on track, said Santa in a letter to millions of Canadian... Read more
