The money will finance projects aimed at supporting disadvantaged black communities, as well as Black professionals
Category: Religion
Posted inReligion
War tax resistance: Conscientious objectors divert their taxes
At tax season, some Canadians who object to Canada’s military spending engage in war tax resistance, directing some of their taxes elsewhere
Posted inReligion
Ban on religious ritual slaughters upheld
European court upholds regional bans on ritual animal slaughter, citing justification for animal welfare protection
Posted inCommunity
‘9/11 all over again’: Manitoba Muslims on the toll of Gaza war
Manitoba Muslims speak about the challenge of expressing their grief, anxiety and hopelessness — especially with non-Muslims
Posted inProfessional
Can parish nursing be a new form of community care?
As congregations age, some churches are bringing on parish nurses to respond to congregants’ medical, health and social needs
Posted inFamily
Pope urges global ban on surrogacy
The Pope referred to commercial surrogacy as deplorable. ‘Altruistic’ surrogacy is legal in some countries, including Canada
Posted inReligion
‘Slap in the face’: new blessing for same-sex couples gets mixed reaction
Priests can now bless same-sex couples. But the doctrine reaffirms marriage in the Catholic Church is only between a man and woman
Posted inWorld
Pope kicks off Christmas celebrations in shadow of wars
“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.”
Posted inFamily
Vatican authorizes blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats
Marriage is only between a man and a woman, the church insists. But a “simple blessing” shouldn’t be prohibited
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Religion finds its moment at COP28
This is the first time in nearly 30 years of global climate talks that religion has been given its own venue