Catholic film censor to re-examine its role

by | Sep 17, 2013 | Publications

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...

The Laity and Political Affairs

by | Sep 15, 2004 | Publications

The lay faithful 1 are fully members of the Church and citizens of this country. We are citizens by birth or naturalization, and Christians by rebirth through baptism. Our citizenship brings with it ties to the larger community and the obligation to contribute to its...

The Church and Politics

by | Sep 1, 2004 | Publications

The Church?s mission is religious, not political, economic or social.1 However, her religious mission is not limited to spreading the gospel, but includes the renewal and improvement of the whole world.2 The religious mission of the Church motivates political...

The Clergy and Politics

by | Aug 9, 2004 | Publications

Considering clergy 1 in general, political activity is not their responsibility, but that of the laity.2 Consistent with this, Canon Law not only commands clergy to acknowledge and promote the mission of the laity in the world,3 but forbids clergy to assume public...