Catholics

• Hundreds more Catholic clergy sexually abused kids than thought: Illinois probe

  The review began in 2018 under Raoul's predecessor, Lisa Madigan, who released a blistering report as she prepared to leave office.

  U.S. News

  May 23, 2023
  
• Catholic church should let married men become priests in the Amazon: bishops

  The proposals were contained in a final document approved Saturday at the end of a three-week synod on the Amazon.

  Oct 26, 2019
  
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• Notre Dame Cathedral devastation felt in Manitoba

  While the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned Monday afternoon, the flames were felt around the world, including here in Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2019
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• Halifax archbishop calls for unity amid sexual abuse scandal

  In a letter on the diocese website, Archbishop Anthony Mancini says the church "is breaking up into camps of ideologically driven groups, each trying to bring about some change in the church." He makes an explicit plea for the church "to become 'one' again."

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2018
• Alberta bishops echo Pope Francis in responding to U.S. sex abuse scandal

  Calgary Bishop William Mcgrattan shares the Catholic church's response to a grand jury report outlining the sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children in Pennsylvania churches, and the systematic cover-up.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2018
• Pope Francis says Catholic leaders ‘abandoned’ sex abuse victims

  Pope Francis condemned the “crime” of priestly sex abuse and its cover-up in a letter to Catholics on Monday.

  World

  Aug 20, 2018
• Pope Francis accused of spreading heresy by conservative Catholic theologians

  A group of 62 theologians, priests and academics slapped the pope with the first "filial correction" since the 14th century.

  World

  Sep 23, 2017
• Good Friday Way of the Cross walk honors Jesus’ journey before crucifixion

  The Good Friday Way of the Cross walk in Saskatoon honored Jesus' journey before crucifixion and gave local Christians a chance reflect on modern day injustices and suffering.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2017
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• Catholics who wish to be cremated should not scatter ashes, Vatican rules

  The Vatican on Tuesday published guidelines for Catholics who want to be cremated, saying their remains cannot be scattered, divvied up or kept at home.

  World

  Oct 25, 2016