Catholicism
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Montreal archdiocese ombudsperson sees improvement in handling of abuse complaintsMarie Christine Kirouack issued her latest report Tuesday on complaints received by the archdiocese of Montreal since her post was created two years ago.CanadaJun 20, 2023
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Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter MondayQuebec Premier François Legault was criticized as being hypocritical for championing state secularism but also romanticizing the Catholic religion.PoliticsApr 11, 2023
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Jesuits of Canada releases list of 27 members ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuseThe order says in a statement that the release of the names is part of the Jesuits' effort to promote transparency, accountability, justice and healing for survivors of abuse.CanadaMar 13, 2023
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Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet set to retire after overseeing Vatican’s bishops’ officeMarc Ouellet, the Quebec cardinal who oversaw the Vatican's powerful bishops' office and has been recently accused of sexual misconduct, is retiring.CanadaJan 30, 2023
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Canadians consider certain religions damaging to society: surveySome Canadians now believe certain religions are more damaging to society than beneficial, a new survey shows, as people across the country continue to eschew religion.LifestyleApr 18, 2022
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Something is different about this trip to the Vatican. Phil Fontaine says it’s ‘hope’“Significant changes will emerge as part of this, and those changes will include this story, but it won’t be the only story. It can’t be the only story.”CanadaMar 30, 2022
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Montreal archdiocese names independent ombudswoman to investigate abuse complaintsMontreal lawyer Marie Christine Kirouack has been named to the newly created post, which is one of the key recommendations in a report tabled last November.CanadaMay 5, 2021
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Montreal priest and community leader John Walsh dead at 78Father John Walsh, a pillar in Montreal's local Catholic community, has died at the age of 78.CanadaNov 9, 2020
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Controversy swirls over alleged censorship of Pope Francis’ civil union quoteThe firestorm the remarks created over the film has highlighted the Vatican's often self-inflicted communications wounds and Francis' willingness to push his own agenda.WorldOct 23, 2020
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Future priests move from Montreal’s Grand Seminaire, ending its 160 year legacyAfter decades of dwindling interest in the priesthood, the priests-in-training are leaving the historic halls of Montreal's Grand Seminaire.CanadaAug 23, 2020
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