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As King Charles is diagnosed with cancer, Cardinal Nichols offers 'steadfast prayers'
By Michael Kelly, Ƶapp NewsCardinal Vincent Nichols has offered "steadfast prayers" on behalf of Catholics after it was announced that Britain's King Charles III is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Northern Ireland has Catholic leading its government for the first time in history
By Michael Kelly, Ƶapp NewsIreland's most-senior churchman hailed an agreement that sees a Catholic take the top political job in Northern Ireland for the first time in its history as an "opportunity for a fresh start and a new beginning."
Century-old Carmelite daycare to shut down
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterItƵapp the end of an era in the Trinity-Bellwoods area of downtown Toronto, with the century-old child-care hub Carmelite Day Nursery announcing its plans to wind down operations by the end of July.
Durham Catholic board named among CanadaƵapp best employers
By Luke Mandato, The Catholic RegisterThe Durham Catholic District School Board has been recognized by Forbes as one of CanadaƵapp best employers in 2024.
MAiD for mental illness pushed back at least two years
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe federal government is planning to delay its planned expansion of assisted suicide for individuals sole living with mental illness until March 2027.
Evidence in Jimmy Lai trial may have been obtained through torture, U.N. rapporteur says
By KNA, Ƶapp NewsThe United Nations is warning that evidence in the trial of prominent Hong Kong Catholic, philanthropist and media mogul Jimmy Lai may have been obtained by torturing a witness in China.
Catholic colleges hope cap targets ‘bad actors’
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCanadaƵapp Catholic colleges and universities are taking a “wait and see” view of the federal governmentƵapp Jan. 22 pronouncement of a two-year intake cap on international student permits.
Course helps disabled students in job SEARCH
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe University of Guelph, Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are collaborating to provide students with disabilities the skills essential for competitive employment.
Alberta to introduce parental rights’ bill
By Catholic Register StaffAlberta Premier Danielle Smith will unveil her governmentƵapp parental rights bill today, which will see parents’ permission needed for a child to change their name or pronoun from what they were given at birth.
Christian exodus from Iraq ‘alarming’
By Susan KorahA multitude of problems — corruption, discrimination and unemployment at home, exacerbated by the fallout from the Gaza war — are driving an alarming number of Iraqi Christians from their homeland, seeking emigration as a last resort, say Church leaders and advocacy organizations.
Stories are a tool for evangelization
By Angelica Vecchiato, Register CorrespondentSpiritus YorkƵapp kick-off event of 2024 connected the dots between Narnia and Anime in modern-day evangelization.