Canada
Bishops reconsecrate Canada to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Canada’s three cardinals led the ceremony to mark the country’s 150th birthday
Cardinal Ouellet denounces ‘alarmist’ interpretations of Amoris Laetitia
The Cardinal said Amoris does not signal ‘changes to doctrine or to sacramental discipline’
Trudeau: abortion should be a ‘human right’ in Ireland
The Canadian PM urged his Irish counterpart to support ‘reproductive rights’
Vatican grants permission for nun to officiate at wedding
The wedding was carried out according to a rarely-used provision of canon law
Ottawa archbishop surprised by negative reaction to giant robotic spider on cathedral
Worshippers described it as ‘disrespectful’ and ‘demonic’
Morning Catholic must-reads: 14/07/17
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Bishop: Abortion is not a ‘core Canadian value’
Bishop Douglas Crosby said equating women’s rights with abortion was ‘erroneous, confusing and misguided’
Majority of Canadians think religion does more harm than good
The study also found only 29 per cent of Catholics said their religion was important to their political thinking
How Canada once led the way in religious freedom
Canada’s distinct history is one of religious pluralism, toleration and liberty
Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/06/17
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