Canadian news.
November 22, 2023
Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Catholic who moved to Canada after several years of imprisonment and a death sentence for blasphemy in her homeland, was cited by Pope Francis as an example of “continuous martyrdom.”
In a surprise announcement, prominent Canadian human rights lawyer Julius Grey told a group of anti-euthanasia protesters he is prepared to launch a legal action against the law that allows Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for those with mental health problems.
November 18, 2023
More than two years since a suspicious fire destroyed St. Jean Baptiste Parish in Morinville, Alta., the criminal investigation has borne no suspects or arrests.
November 17, 2023
Toronto Police Service has been in touch with our office to make us aware of a missing person.
Archbishop Francis Leo and over 300 pastors of the Toronto archdiocese have taken another step in learning about compassionate palliative and end-of-life care.
November 16, 2023
The full text of the address by His Grace Most Rev. Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto at the 44th annual Cardinal's Dinner, 14 November, 2023.
Boxing Canada has joined former students from across the country in sending an outpouring of gratitude for the late Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame coach Vinnie Ryan.
November 15, 2023
A new national, non-religious coalition called Outrage Canada seeks a federal investigation to hold the Catholic Church accountable both for historic and current sexual abuse crimes against children.
In a week that saw Montreal Jewish institutions targeted in multiple acts of violent intimidation, Quebec bishops have issued a message of solidarity with the Jewish community.
November 5, 2023
The anonymous donor who emerged from nowhere in April to present an offer of $10 million to save and restore the historic 118-year-old Église Sainte-Marie Catholic Church in Church Point, N.S., has seemingly vanished into thin air.