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OTTAWA, October 5, 2006 – The Catholic Civil Rights League today commented on the current spate of media reports on what proposals the government might put forward if the promised free vote in Parliament on revisiting the definition of marriage results in a “no”. The...

British cardinal condemns BBC for accusing pope of covering up abuse. "Facts" in so-called documentary refuted. Report from CNS, Oct. 2, 2006

Losing the right to a mommy and daddy. Barbara Kay on the ramifications for children's rights in adult-centred constructs such as same sex "marriage", adoption and assisted reproduction. National Post, Sept. 27, 2006. Reprinted with permission.

Lesbian asks court to grant status as boy's third parent. News report from The Globe and Mail, Sept. 27, 2006.

Canadian Religious Freedom Alliance, of which the League is a member, has filed arguments in the BC abortion clinic "bubble zone" case. News report from Canadian Catholic News, Sept. 20, 2006.

TORONTO, September 19, 2006 – The Catholic Civil Rights League (www.ccrl.ca) today expressed concern about the sometimes violent controversy surrounding a speech made last week by Pope Benedict at the University of Regensburg, Germany. Within a talk to an academic...

Statement by Cardinal Tasciso Bertone, SDB, Secretary of State, about the global reaction to Pope Benedict's speech Sept. 12 the University of Regensburg.

Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary reminds us that the impact of same sex marriage continues to grow, and must be combatted. Pastoral statement issued Sept. 8, 2006

VANCOUVER, Sept. 7, 2006 - Comments by a homosexual activist who has been given significant influence over social studies curriculum development in BC public schools demonstrate the dangers of giving two individuals a special role  in developing public education...