Her relatives went to court to prevent doctors from taking her off life support, arguing her Christian faith defines death as the cessation of heartbeat, not brain function.

Like many other churches across Calgary, Knox United Church was packed on Sunday for Easter service. Easter is a day that marks Jesus Christ rising from the dead, a foundation of Christian faith. But this year's Easter sermon at Knox United was delivered by non-Christian Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

The Vatican on Tuesday published guidelines for Catholics who want to be cremated, saying their remains cannot be scattered, divvied up or kept at home.