Foreign nuns, priests run up against new rules that have denied some residency in Canada
Sr. Vicky Nguyen was ready to profess her final vows this year and enter fully into the life of the Congregation of the Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood, but one obstacle stood in her way. Her application for Canadian permanent residence was rejected.
At the synod on youth, CanadaƵapp Emilie Callan felt she was heard
The Synod of Bishops on young people is over but Emilie Callan will be unpacking a month full of memories for a long time.
Canada urged to grant asylum to Asia Bibi and her family
OTTAWA – Canada is being urged to give asylum to Asia Bibi and her family after PakistanƵapp Supreme Court cleared her of blasphemy charges, resulting in widespread rioting by Islamic extremists.
Peter Stockland: Religious freedomƵapp losses are piling up fast
The new Quebec governmentƵapp proposed assault on religious freedom by barring public wearing of overt faith markers is worrisome enough.
Euthanasia snub led to Canadian withdrawal from the World Medical Association, doctor says
CanadaƵapp sudden withdrawal from the World Medical Association is likely due to a Canadian delegation feeling wounded and angry after their proposal to alter the world bodyƵapp code of ethics on euthanasia was resoundingly rejected, according to a Canadian doctor.
Peter Stockland: Canada on hot seat for freedom forum
The phrases “hot ticket” and “religious freedom forum” appear only infrequently in the same sentence, especially on Parliament Hill where the operative word is secularism, secularism and more secularism.
Immigration driving rise in religion in Canada
OTTAWA – A new survey shows CanadaƵapp high levels of immigration are making the country more religious and heightening the need to respect religionƵapp place in the public square, says Andrew Bennett, CanadaƵapp former ambassador for religious freedom.
‘Apology without action is empty,’ Canadian abuse victim John Swales tells Pope Francis in letter
Canadian abuse victim John Swales has responded to an open letter from Pope Francis with his own letter to Rome in which he rejects what he terms the PopeƵapp “empty” apology and calls for “real” change founded on “honesty and accountability.”
Canadian Catholic doctors fighting change in World Medical Association code of ethics
Catholic doctors from Canada are heading to Iceland to block Canadian Medical Association efforts to change the World Medical AssociationƵapp code of ethics.
Several years ago, a friend who had immigrated from the former Soviet Union told me, “Canada is the greatest place on Earth. It is a paradise.” While I felt flattered on behalf of my country to hear those words, I also wondered what in our country made him so effusive.
Robert Brehl: Racist rant is not typically Canadian
Motion on papal apology fails to get unanimous consent
OTTAWA – A motion calling on the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) to invite Pope Francis to apologize for the Catholic ChurchƵapp role in abuse at Indian Residential schools failed to get unanimous consent April 18 in the House of Commons.
Service Canada's gender-neutral directive ignites critics
OTTAWA – Service CanadaƵapp directive to employees to use gender-neutral language met with derision in social media, but some Catholic observers say the move represents a dangerous trend.
Comment: Immigrants vital to growth of the Church in Canada
A celebration planned by the Canadian Goan Christian Group for St. JosephƵapp parish in Mississauga on Oct. 14 will highlight the role that immigrants play in keeping the Church in Canada alive and vibrant.
Refugees a priority as Parliament resumes
OTTAWA - After a surge of asylum seekers over the summer, CanadaƵapp refugee policies will be the top concern for many faith-based groups when Parliament resumes Sept. 18.