NEWS
GOP delegates OK platform that changes abortion, immigration positions at Trump's direction
By Kate Scanlon, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsDelegates at the Republican National Convention approved a new party platform July 15 that largely reflects their nominee Donald Trump's political positions, many in his own words.
Spanish bishops celebrate success of champion soccer team, praise Catholic coach
By José Calderero de Aldecoa, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsSpanish bishops celebrated the success of the country's soccer team July 14 as the iconic players won their record fourth European Championship title by handing England an agonizing loss.
Skepticism greets U.S.-Panama migrant deportation deal
By David Agren, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsCatholic groups working with migrants traversing the treacherous Darién Gap have expressed skepticism over a joint U.S.-Panama plan to deport people passing through the thick jungle between Colombia and Panama on journeys toward the U.S. border.
Bishops clash over democracy in Peru in contradictory statements
By David Agren, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsThe presidency of the Peru bishops' conference has distanced itself from an episcopal commission's dire warnings on democracy.
Mass for departed a sign of Christ's victory over death
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterCatholic Cemeteries’ of the Archdiocese of Toronto is inviting families to participate in this yearöÏÓãÊÓƵapp 37th Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed.
A bishop and four Popes
By Cathy MajtenyiWhen Bishop Fred Colli reflects on his half-century of service, a kaleidoscope of images comes to his mind.
Catholic leaders call for peace in wake of Trump shooting
By Maria Wiering, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsCatholic and civic leaders called for peace and unity in the hours after former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet and a spectator was killed July 13 in an assassination attempt during the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump names Vance, Ohio's Catholic senator, as his 2024 running mate
By Kate Scanlon, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsFormer President Donald Trump on July 15 named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, a Catholic, as his running mate on the Republican ticket in November.
Pro-life award honours VancouveröÏÓãÊÓƵapp Dr. Will Johnston
By Canadian Catholic NewsVancouver family physician Dr. Will Johnston is being honoured for his pro-life work by Canadian Physicians for Life.
Coalition calls for renewed trafficking strategy
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Mary Ward Centre and the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network (TCHTN) are urging the federal government to renew and refine its National Strategy To Combat Human Trafficking after the five-year whole-of-government mandate concluded in May.
Church ‘liquidated’ in Russia-controlled Ukraine
By Gina Christian, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp NewsöÏÓãÊÓƵapp forces have driven out all Greek and Roman Catholic clergy from the occupied areas of Ukraine, said the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.