LGBTQ campaigners welcomed a Vatican statement that transgender people can be baptized, but denounced caveats for those who object
Category: Religion
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Controversial military directive does not ban prayer, as critics charge
A controversial new directive seeks to ensure all Canadians feel included in military ceremonies, no matter their spiritual beliefs. But it does not ban prayer
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Pope clears path for action against priest in sex scandal
Pope Francis has waived the statute of limitations for a priest accused of abuse, opening the way for disciplinary proceedings
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Old Montreal churches get a second life
100 churches have been redeveloped over the past two decades. Instead of places of worship, they serve as community and business centres
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Catholic women speak up as ‘patriarchal’ Church debates its future
The place of women in the Catholic Church is one of the hot topics at the general assembly of the Synod of Bishops taking place over four weeks
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Winnipeg mayor forms multi-faith circle to identify issues, solutions
In what may be a first in Canada, Winnipeg’s mayor has created a multi-faith circle to stay abreast of concerns in city’s faith and cultural communities
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The major economic impact of Canada’s places of worship
Places of worship generate an estimated $18 billion of economic value for Canada each year, according to a “halo effect” study
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More than 20,000 Jews arrive in Ukraine for annual pilgrimage
Rosh Hashanah celebrations will take place amid tightened security due to the war and despite authorities’ warning not to travel
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The rise of non-denominational baptisms
Many families are customizing religious rituals to fit their own approach to faith, adopting ‘guide-parents’ and holding non-denominational baptisms
Posted inReligion
Pope to publish updated climate thesis
On Oct. 4, the Pope will publish a thesis focused on recent catastrophic weather events and their consequences around the globe