While video and photos of the raging inferno that destroyed much of Fort McMurray, Alberta, were being flashed around the world, Jason and Katharine Campbell and […]
Evacuated Fort McMurray Catholics gather for Mass in Edmonton
Alberta bishop grateful for no deaths as city evacuated for wildfires
As firefighters fought to save Fort McMurray from a wildfire that threatened to destroy the northern Alberta city, a bishop gave thanks that there had been […]
Nuncio says pope considering First Nations invitation to visit Canada
OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) — The apostolic nuncio to Canada said Pope Francis is considering an invitation for a visit, during which many Canadians hope he would […]
Toronto, Ottawa prelates call faithful to action against euthanasia
OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) — The Catholic archbishops in two of Canada’s largest English-speaking dioceses stepped up their campaign against euthanasia and assisted suicide, calling the faithful […]
Canadian report recommends widening access to physician-assisted suicide
OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) — The mentally ill and consenting minors should be allowed to choose physician-assisted suicide, a federal parliamentary committee recommended. The committee’s 70-page report […]
Canada on track to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees, says ambassador
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — As a cautious world rang in the New Year with concerns over terrorism and security, Catholics in Canada were continuing to welcome […]