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Controversy swirls around Canadian Catholic schools celebrating ‘Pride’ month
For the third year in a row, St. Denis Catholic School in Toronto, Ontario, raised the Pride flag on school... Read more
Archdiocese of Vancouver signs ‘sacred covenant’ with First Nation in British Columbia
Archbishop J. Michael Miller called the pact a historic milestone that “forges a new relationship” between native communities and the... Read more
Catholic cemeteries on the front line against secular fear of death
Cemeteries are the front line of defense against society’s secularism and fear of death and suffering, said the director of... Read more
Pope Francis names retired judge to investigate sex abuse charges against Canadian cardinal
The Archdiocese of Quebec has announced that Pope Francis has ordered an investigation into the accusations of sexual abuse against... Read more
Report: 33 churches in Canada destroyed by fire since May 2021
Arson attacks against churches in Canada are on the rise, according to a Canadian news outlet. Read more
Canada bishops address ongoing search for Indigenous graves amid calls for greater accuracy
As investigations continue to unfold, the bishops say they collectively “have chosen to listen rather than respond to every event... 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
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
Archbishop mourns loss of historic church in Alberta, Canada, destroyed by arson
The archbishop of Grouard-McLennan in Northern Alberta says he is saddened but “not overcome” by the loss of a 121-year-old... Read more
Report gives voice to Canada’s Indigenous Christians, highlights need for religious freedom
A report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians sharing their frustrations about society’s lack of awareness that almost half of... Read more
Pope Francis names Bishop Frank Leo to lead Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada
Bishop Frank Leo has been an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Montréal, Québec, since September 2022. Read more
Canadian Catholic leaders pay tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto, among other leaders, hailed the former pope as a model of inspiring discipleship and theological... Read more
Hungry, poor, and disabled Canadians seeking assisted suicide
Food banks in Canada are reporting that clients are considering assisted suicide as they face financial insecurity. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
Pope Francis praises Canada’s indigenous people as he departs Québec
The pope's next, and final stop, in Canada is Iqaluit, in the country's northernmost territory. Read more
A look beyond the headlines: Pope Francis encounters Catholic life and history on his journey to Canada
This “penitential pilgrimage” is dedicated to a real path of reconciliation with the Native American populations, and at the same... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘deep shame’ in Canada, warns of new ‘cancel culture’
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness for the harm done to indigenous Canadians by Catholics in a Wednesday address before top... Read more
