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
Category: Religion
Posted inReligion
Faces of a system: Names of residential school priests made public
The release of 140 Oblate priest names ‘gets us one step closer to a complete understanding of the residential school system,’ says head of archives
Posted inCommunity
Ousted MP urges Hindu Canadians to get politically engaged
Hindu Canadians’ under-representation in all levels of government hurts Hindus, former MP Chandra Arya says
Posted inReligion
Canadian Catholics take late Pope’s message to heart
A group of committed lay Catholics have organized the first ever lay-led synod in Canada — and possibly the world
Posted inReligion
Pope offers to mediate between world leaders to end wars
‘To … leaders I appeal with all my heart: Let us meet, let us talk, let us negotiate,’ said Pope Leo XIV
Posted inReligion
‘No one is illegal’: Mormon women stage patchwork protest in Washington
The Mormon women’s patchwork included messages like ‘No one is illegal,’ ‘We are all immigrants’ and ‘A government of laws and not of men’
Posted inReligion
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
Posted inReligion
First U.S. pope as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV
‘Help us, and each other, to build bridges through dialogue … to come together as one people, always in peace,’ said Pope Leo XIV
Posted inReligion
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
Posted inReligion
Acclaimed author Rudy Wiebe reflects on his career, life and faith
Two-time Governor General’s Award recipient Rudy Wiebe reflects on his distinguished literary career, public reception and outlook on faith