The Catholics of Toronto staked their election flag in the territory of reasoned, respectful debate at the largest, nonpartisan, live-audience election event of 2019.
In livestream debate, Canadian candidates discuss faith-related issues
Catholics more motivated to donate if ethical investing is assured
Nearly nine in 10 Catholics surveyed said they want their donations to church institutions to be ethically invested and a majority of those responding voiced particular opposition to investments in companies that produce pornography, tobacco products and e-cigarettes, according to a new survey.
Cardinal Baldisseri explains who’s at Amazon synod, how it works
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, presented some nuts-and-bolts information about the synod members and the meeting’s function.
Supreme Court agrees to take up Louisiana abortion case this term
The justices have agreed to weigh in on a Louisiana law that requires doctors at abortion clinics to obtain admitting privileges from a nearby hospital.
Fear, status quo smother fire of God’s love, pope says at synod Mass
Celebrating the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon Oct. 6, the pope said, “Jesus did not come to bring a gentle evening breeze, but to light a fire on the earth.”
Friends, family, faithful celebrate new cardinals at Vatican reception
On Oct. 5, a consistory led by Pope Francis for the creation of 13 new cardinals was held in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
Court urged to hear Louisiana, Indiana cases and overturn Roe
A group of national pro-life leaders gather outside the Supreme Court Oct. 2 to release a petition bearing 250,000 signatures that calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions.
Catholics can offer calming voice in a time of fiery political debate
Catholics — clergy, religious and laypeople in the pews — can utilize the values of their faith to overcome the increasing fiery rhetoric emerging because of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s actions.