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The 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the Archdiocese of Vancouver arrives with two special emphases: the Year of Jubilee and the Canadian bishops’ new strategic plan to strengthen ecumenical and interfaith initiatives across the country.
Charitable status risks even with prorogation
By Susan KorahThe resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and the prorogation of Parliament may have postponed a non-confidence vote and an immediate election, but has not averted the risk of certain organizations losing their charitable status.
Holy Land church leaders welcome ceasefire with relief, urge delivering critical aid
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Ƶapp NewsAs news spread of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reactions from religious leaders in the region expressed hopes for peace in the Holy Land, concern for the safety of hostages as well as the people of the Gaza Strip for the past 15 months.
US declares genocide in Sudan as country undergoes 'unimaginable' suffering
By Fredrick Nzwili, Ƶapp NewsAmid what a Catholic charity called "unimaginable" suffering of civilians trapped in civil war brutality in Sudan, the United States declared that one of the fighting factions is committing genocide in the country and slapped sanctions on its leader.
Postal strike devastated charitable sector
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterSeven days after the federal government announced on Dec. 30 that the deadline would be extended so that non-profit donations would be eligible for 2024 tax support up until Feb. 28, 2025, Justin Trudeau prorogued Parliament on Jan. 6.
Cardinal Leo calls all Catholics to ‘fearless witness’
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterJust like a cardinal, ordinary Catholics too are called to “be fearless witnesses to the Lord,” a humble Cardinal Francis Leo told those gathered for a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Toronto ArchbishopƵapp recent elevation to the College of Cardinals.
At 116, Brazilian nun worldƵapp oldest person
By Ƶapp NewsTeresian Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas from Brazil has become the worldƵapp oldest person, reaching 116 years and 210 days.
Pope Francis looks back on his life
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceWhile calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be Pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.
Persecution Index outlines perils of world's Christians
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterInternational Christian ConcernƵapp (ICC) 2025 Global Persecution Index outlines how authoritarianism, religious nationalism, mass surveillance, displacement and acts of terror are imperilling believers of Christ around the world.
Paris has a new minor basilica -- Notre Dame de Boulogne
By Caroline de Sury, Ƶapp NewsAfter Notre Dame Cathedral's splendid reopening, the attention of Paris Catholics turned to the nearby Church of Notre Dame de Boulogne Jan. 12 as it was solemnly elevated to the rank of minor basilica, following a decree from Pope Francis, signed June 29.
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation's highest civilian honour
By Kate Scanlon, Ƶapp NewsPresident Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honour, the White House said Jan. 11.