A synodal Church ‘is a place where all can feel at home and participate,’ Pope Francis said. But female deacons, LGBTQ inclusion were not addressed at the synod
Category: Religion
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Catholic Church assembly acknowledges ‘obstacles’ for women
In its final statement, the synod said, ‘there is no reason or impediment that should prevent women from carrying out leadership roles in the Church’
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Vatican sex abuse body to publish first annual report
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said the report coming on Tuesday would be a ‘first step’ documenting ‘where risks remain, and where advances can be found’
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Loud US election barges into quiet Amish country
Horse-drawn carriages, farmers’ markets and Donald Trump signs — America’s Amish community plan to head to the polls for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election Day
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World Anglican leader reveals ancestral link to slavery
A number of former British colonies in the region are currently pushing for a formal apology and reparations from the royal family for their role in the trans-Atlantic trade in people
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Women priests secretly ordained in the shadow of the Vatican
Unlike other Christian denominations like Protestantism, the Catholic Church remains firmly opposed to the ordination of women
Posted inCommunity
A fraught renewal for Jewish Canadians this Rosh Hashanah
Some Jewish-Canadians have been galvanized by events of the past year into strengthening their faith in Judaism and Zionism. Others feel alienated from their belief systems
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New non-Jewish organization forms to support Canadian Jewish community
Allies for a Strong Canada is encouraging non-Jewish Canadians to voice solidarity with the Canadian Jewish community, which data show is disproportionately targeted
Posted inReligion
Quebec Catholic monks face class action over alleged sexual assaults
More than 87 victims are alleging the Brothers of Christian Instruction committed assaults at 20 schools
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New bus to help Jewish Londoners feel safer
Antisemitic incidents in the UK hit record levels in the first half of this year, according to one Jewish charity.