Church plans vigil for Winnipeg Jewish community following cafe hate crime
A Winnipeg church is showing support of the city’s Jewish community after a local cafe was the target of a violent anti-Semitic incident on Thursday. Continue reading
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‘Holy Stairs’ that Jesus Christ allegedly climbed exposed to public in Rome for first time in 300 years
According to tradition, the stairs, known as the ‘Scala Sancta,’ were part of Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem and brought to Rome in 326 by St. Helen. Continue reading
Redeemer University College is cutting its fall tuition by 42%
Supported by $11 million in generous donor funding over five years, tuition for the coming fall will be set at $9,800, down over $7,000 from the planned tuition rate of $16,992. Continue reading
Bible Museum says 5 of its Dead Sea Scrolls are fake
The Museum of the Bible says several of its Dead Sea Scroll fragments appear to be forgeries designed to target American evangelical Christians. Continue reading
Nova Scotia LGBTQ groups asking church to cancel speakers with anti-gay message
The group’s work is self-described as sharing personal testimonials about the spiritual benefits of leaving behind a person’s homosexual identity. Continue reading
Archbishop orders N.B. churches to return federal cash over abortion pledge
A New Brunswick archbishop has ordered several Roman Catholic parishes to return federal funding they applied for without reading the fine print on abortion rights. Continue reading
In Photos: Annual Prayer Walk for Peace makes its way through downtown Edmonton
The 9th annual Prayer Walk for Peace began at City Hall Saturday evening and saw participants walk through downtown Edmonton joined in prayer. Continue reading
Great-granny gets inked to avoid doctor-assisted death
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Feisty and opinionated, this spunky senior does things her own way. She takes her Catholic faith very seriously and was determined to literally get branded for her belief. Continue reading
Holy fire ceremony in Jerusalem draws thousands
Thousands of Christians have gathered in Jerusalem for an ancient fire ceremony that celebrates Jesus’ resurrection. Continue reading
Christians say Syrian refugee crisis could affect how they vote in federal election
The Conservative party’s about-face on the Syrian refugee crisis may not be enough to ease the minds of Christian voters disenchanted with the government’s erstwhile reluctance to welcome those in need. Continue reading