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A group that Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo calls “a true gift to the entire Family of God” will gather coast-to-coast in Canada Feb. 2-4 to mark the World Day for Consecrated Life.

Freedom the winner in convoy ruling, lawyer says

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After a rash of “very poor” judgments in recent years, John Carpay was “happily surprised” the Federal Court of Canada ruled on Jan. 23 that Justin TrudeauƵapp government was not justified in using the Emergencies Act against the Freedom Convoy protest in 2022.

Catholics step up to make it a record year for ShareLife

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The Archdiocese of TorontoƵapp annual ShareLife parish charitable appeal soared to a record high $14.2 million haul in 2023, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 by more than $300,000. 

Three bishops, approved by pope and government, ordained in China

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In less than a week, three Chinese bishops were ordained with the approval of both Pope Francis and the Chinese government.

MAiD expansion delayed, but fight far from over

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Groups battling the federal governmentƵapp expansion of MAiD to the mentally ill say the delay announced Jan. 29 is no cause to claim victory.

Lawyers seek to ‘rein in’ law groupƵapp MAiD advocacy

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Christian lawyer Lia Milousis hoped the votable resolution she and Kerri Froc submitted to the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) would convince the federal government to delay once again expanding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to individuals solely dealing with a mental health illness. 

Peterborough principal pays back pupils with polar plunge

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To make good on a promise to his students, John Jalsevac braved the elements by taking a dive into Little Lake. 

France's Catholic bishops strongly back farmers in their massive protest

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France's bishops stand in solidarity with farmers protesting across the country. After days of protests in the local provinces, farmers were determined to block the main roads leading to Paris, with spectacular traffic jams of tractors and farm vehicles they formed Jan. 29 across the French capital.

Islamic State group claims responsibility for attack on church in Turkey

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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul during a Sunday Mass that killed one person.

Stonemason resurrects P.E.I. rectory

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T Harv. Eker, the Canadian businessman, author and motivational speaker who espouses that a personƵapp mental attitude is foundational in creating wealth, once said “itƵapp not enough to be in the right place at the right time. You have to be the right person in the right place at the right time.”

Cardinal Lacroix steps aside until sex abuse allegations are clarified

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Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix has just announced to his principal collaborators that he is temporarily withdrawing from his activities until the situation (involving sexual abuse allegations) is clarified.