Postponed, not cancelled, but still heartbreaking. The long planned encounter between Indigenous Canadians and Pope Francis in Rome is being rescheduled while everybody learns more about the Omicron variant of … Continued
Carol Butler does not get into a regular habit of engaging in political demonstrations.However, the executive director of the Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre in Dunnville, Ont., felt it … Continued
Indigenous delegates to Rome will have at least three hours of direct, face-to-face conversation with Pope Francis spread over four days, topped off with their presence at an hour-long general … Continued
Deacon Harry Lafond is well aware of the serious, sorrowful situation which has prompted Pope Francis to announce a visit to Canada. But he does not believe the papal visit … Continued
There has never been a papal visit to anywhere that has been anything like what will unfold when Pope Francis comes to Canada — a papal journey of sorrow, mourning … Continued
OTTAWA—The makeup of the new federal cabinet was praised by the Native Women’s Association of Canada which congratulated the federal government and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the appointments of … Continued
When Chief Phil Fontaine arrives in Rome to meet with Vatican officials and Pope Francis in December, he will be laser focused on having the Holy Father apologize on Canadian … Continued
Canada’s bishops were understandably pleased this week when Pope Francis accepted their invitation to visit Canada on a historic pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation. The visit will “build on three … Continued
The federal government’s policy of requiring applicants for summer jobs grants to attest support for abortion rights was “reasonable,” a federal court judge has ruled. In a decision released Oct. … Continued
One Newfoundland and Labrador diocese will be requiring proof of vaccination and identity verification for anyone age 12 or older to attend Mass or other events held at parishes. “Effective … Continued