The Latter-day Saints’ leaders stress charity and civic engagement while questions persist about church’s recognition by other groups
Author Archives: Michael Swan
Michael Swan is a veteran, award-winning religion reporter and former associate editor of The Catholic Register. He lives in Toronto.
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‘Where reconciliation happens’: Indigenous reconciliation on display in immigrant-dense church
Orange t-shirts in the pews reflect a solidarity across Indigenous and immigrant cultures on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Canada’s ‘insular culture’ drives decline in volunteerism
Older Canadians are keeping volunteer organizations running, but burnout looms as younger generations stay away
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Hindu-Canadians weigh in on Hindu nationalism and its place in Canada
Hindu nationalism and its politics of fear has an emotional appeal for some Hindus, sources said. But most said it was personally unimportant to them
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‘We love to blah, blah, blah’: Canadian Catholics embrace learning to listen
A first-of-its-kind conference called on Canadian Catholics to listen carefully to understand what’s working — and what needs to change — in the Church
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Jesuits of Canada sue former finance director for allegedly stealing millions
The Jesuits are alleging their long-time employee Barry Leidl fraudulently misappropriated millions over his long career
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Faith leaders urge G7 leaders to focus on global social justice
Canada’s efforts to establish greater independence from the U.S. are important at a time when the world needs visionary leaderships, faith leaders say
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Canadian Indigenous, religious leaders optimistic about new Pope
Pope Leo’s track record has Canadian leaders feeling hopeful the new Pope will continue his predecessor’s legacy of reconciliation and environmentalism
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The Canadian cardinal with a long shot as papal conclave begins
Here is a shortlist of some of the individuals who could be chosen to lead the Catholic Church as it deals with wars, refugees and cultural change
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Pope Francis transformed church for the generations
Experts reflect on Pope Francis’ remarkable legacy and the attributes that made him so effective as a religious leader and moral authority