Saskatoon seeks prayer compromise

SASKATOON, SK October 2, 2013 – The City of Saskatoon is seeking a compromise in its ongoing response to a human rights complaint against a prayer being said at a volunteer appreciation event last year.  The city’s solicitor recently presented three possible...

Pope comments on priority of the Gospel message

TORONTO, September 20, 2013 – There has been considerable press coverage of remarks by Pope Francis that were made during interviews in August in Rome to La Civilta Cattolica magazine. The interview was published in English September 19 in America magazine (see link...

Catholic film censor to re-examine its role

By Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News OTTAWA – A Quebec organization founded by the Canadian bishops more than 50 years ago to censor films will be re-examining its mission under a new CEO. The Communications et Société board of directors has appointed...

League supports joint statement opposing Quebec euthanasia bill

TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2013 (CCRL) – The League is among a number of national organizations supporting a joint statement prepared by Life Canada to oppose Bill 52, Quebec’s proposed legislation to implement euthanasia as an option in end-of-life care in some...