CORNWALL, Ont. (CCN)—Cardinal Marc Ouellet warned Canada’s bishops Sept. 25 against “alarmist” interpretations of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love). Though the document’s controversial Chapter 8 opens the … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—Canadian theologians say they hope Pope Francis’ new John Paul II Institute will build on the teachings of St. John Paul II, especially the Theology of the Body. On … Continued
SASKATOON (CCN)—The Justice and Outreach Year (JOY) of Formation program kicked off its second year Sept. 15 – 16 with a new cohort of participants from across the Roman Catholic … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—Canada’s three cardinals led their fellow bishops in re-consecrating Canada to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sept. 26. Kneeling by the painting of Our Lady of Canada by the … Continued
CORNWALL, Ont. (CCN)—Any decision about a papal visit will not come during the annual plenary Sept. 25-29 of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, said its outgoing president. “Any discussion … Continued
OTTAWA (CCN)—Fireworks erupted during the Heritage Committee’s study of Motion M-103 over the definition of “Islamophobia.” “Muslims who have formed an organization called ‘Muslims Against M-103’ believe that Canadian MPs … Continued
SASKATOON (CCN)—Pornography does not have us thinking too much about sex, but too little, says Matt Fradd. In a talk on sex addition and pornography at Saskatoon’s Cathedral of the … Continued
REGINA (CCN)— The Archdiocese of Regina has made healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples a major pastoral and educational priority, Archbishop Donald Bolen said at theRegina Catholic School Division’s opening … Continued
CORNWALL, Ont. (CCN)—The Apostolic Nuncio to Canada urged Canada’s bishops to build on the “moment of grace” and “fresh wind” of their ad limina visits to Rome earlier this year. … Continued
WINNIPEG (CCN)—Bringing food to the suffering in war-torn countries is dangerous, but the greater danger is believing you’re superior to the people you think you are helping. “It’s not like … Continued