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Watch this conversation with Bishop William McGrattan and Dr. Moira McQueen on Bill C-7 and the proposed euthanasia expansion in Canada. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explains how a proposed law - Bill C-7 - is attempting to reduce restrictions and safeguards on euthanasia in Canada. ...read more
This year we marked the 50th anniversary of the bill which decriminalized abortion in Canada. Here is a chronology of how we got to where we are. ...read more
Deacon Pedro reveals the surprising impact of human trafficking in Canada and introduces a panel of experts who will discuss the issue later this month. ...read more
On this 2nd anniversary of the Quebec mosque attack, Sebastian Gomes reflects on the importance of interfaith dialogue and building a culture of encounter. ...read more
Sebastian Gomes looks at the Government's revision to the Canada Summer Jobs Program attestation and what it may or may not mean for Catholic organizations. ...read more
Sebastian Gomes reflects on how Trudeau's Government and the Catholic opponents of Pope Francis are similar, bringing forth a view many of us would never expect. ...read more
The Catholic Church celebrates St. Josephs’ feast day on March 19. St. Joseph is the patron saint of husbands, fathers, families, homes and workers. Joseph is also believed to protect pregnant women, travelers, immigrants and people buying or selling homes. In 1870, St. Joseph was declared patron of the universal Church and he is also ...read more
It’s now Canada’s 150th birthday and we Canadians are celebrating 150 years of Canadian Confederation. You can’t talk about the Catholic Church’s contribution to Canada over the past 150 years without looking at these 5 interesting facts that have made Canada uniquely Catholic. ...read more
(CNS Photo: A Haitian refugee sticks his head out from a tent set up by the Canadian Armed Forces near Lacolle, Quebec, Aug. 10.) Some 6,000 people, mostly Haitian nationals, have crossed illegally into Quebec from the United States since July. This is the second major upswing in the number of asylum-seekers to Canada this ...read more