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A Christian think tank is spinning a hopeful narrative for MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) legislation expansion in Canada. 

Of bots and men: AI and the Church

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In the brave new world of artificial intelligence, many have raised questions and voiced fears about AIƵapp potential to surpass human intelligence and bypass human agency.

WYD pilgrims challenged to be seekers

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Less than 24 hours before her departure for Portugal on July 13, Isabel Correa, national coordinator for the Canadian delegation to World Youth Day (WYD), appeared to exemplify something of the Biblical verse that is the theme for this yearƵapp pilgrimage, “Mary arose and went with haste.”

Ukraine humanitarian needs grow

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As the war in Ukraine approaches its 18th month with no end in sight, the humanitarian needs are greater than ever in the war-devastated country, says Anna Dombrovska, Ukraine program coordinator for the pontifical charity Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA).

‘Religious women’ have more kids, study shows

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Strong and active faith in God helps put more religious Canadian women in the family way, says a new report from think tank Cardus.

Peterborough priest facing sex charges

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A 33-year-old Catholic priest is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor as a result of an investigation by Peterborough Police ServiceƵapp Sexual Offences Unit.

Extreme weather forces Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancellation

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The second half of the 2023 Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage in Alberta, which was scheduled from July 21-27, has been cancelled due to “extreme weather.”

Young adults share Catholic perspective over pints

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The Toronto archdioceseƵapp Office of Catholic Youth and St. MichaelƵapp Cathedral Basilica Young Adults are spicing up the typical Catholic young adult fellowship evening.

Chaldeans shocked by patriarchƵapp removal of status

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Iraqi President Abdul Latif RashidƵapp recent decision to revoke the official status of Patriarch Cardinal Louis Sako as the head of the Chaldean (Eastern-rite Catholic) Church of Iraq has left the countryƵapp dwindling Christian community and the entire worldwide diaspora deeply hurt, said Bishop Robert Saeed Jarjis.

No ‘quick fix’ to housing asylum seekers, says ORAT head

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There is no “quick fix” for a deluge of refugees overflowing TorontoƵapp shelter system, said Deacon Rudy Ovcjak.

St. AnnƵapp, where the pugilists go

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St. AnnƵapp parishioners in HamiltonƵapp east end may not know that there is a world-class boxing gym right under their feet as they gather for prayer and worship at their century-old church.