Religion Archives

Ban on religious ritual slaughters upheld

European court upholds regional bans on ritual animal slaughter, citing justification for animal welfare protection

Manitoba Muslims speak about the challenge of expressing their grief, anxiety and hopelessness — especially with non-Muslims

As congregations age, some churches are bringing on parish nurses to respond to congregants’ medical, health and social needs

The Pope referred to commercial surrogacy as deplorable. ‘Altruistic’ surrogacy is legal in some countries, including Canada

Priests can now bless same-sex couples. But the doctrine reaffirms marriage in the Catholic Church is only between a man and woman

“A lot of people are dying for this land,” said Nicole Najjar, an 18-year-old student. “It’s really hard to celebrate while our people are dying.”

Marriage is only between a man and a woman, the church insists. But a “simple blessing” shouldn’t be prohibited

This is the first time in nearly 30 years of global climate talks that religion has been given its own venue

The state of interfaith relations in Canada has never been worse, experts say, with two traumas playing out: ‘events there and events here’

Eight years after the Supreme Court ruled against prayer at city council meetings, seven BC communities – including Vancouver – continue to have them