Religion
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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
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‘Self-styled’ Edmonton spiritual leader of Oasis charged with sexual assaultJohannes (John) de Ruiter, 63, was arrested and charged on Saturday, Jan. 21 with sexually assaulting four complainants in separate incidents between 2017 and 2020.CrimeJan 23
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Edmonton-area churches hoping to bounce back from pandemic challengesThere is a lot more space on the pews at many Edmonton-area churches these days, as many have not returned to in-person services.CanadaDec 29, 2022
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World Religions Conference held in Kelowna, B.C.The question surrounding the existence of god and human suffering was posed at the World Religions Conference in Kelowna, as people of all faiths came to share their answers.CanadaNov 8, 2022
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Edmonton schools to collect student data on race, sexual orientationEdmonton's largest school division wants to learn more about its students via demographic survey that asks questions about gender, religious, and racial identity.EducationOct 28, 2022
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‘A major hub’: Western University prof outlines London immigration data in 2021 Canada censusIn 2021, more than 8.3 million people, or around 23 per cent, were, or had been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada, according to Statistics Canada.CanadaOct 27, 2022
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Pope says not enough evidence to open sex assault investigation against Quebec cardinalAllegations of sexual assault against Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet are part of a class-action lawsuit formally filed this week in Quebec Superior Court.CanadaAug 18, 2022
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Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet accused of sexual assault in class-action lawsuitQuebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet is being accused of sexual assault in a class-action lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec.CanadaAug 16, 2022
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Quebec religious minorities feel less safe due to secularism law known as Bill 21: surveyMuslim women reported some of the greatest impacts, with over 70 per cent of respondents saying they felt less safe when the law known as Bill 21 was adopted.CanadaAug 10, 2022
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Large crowds, road closures and heavy security expected for Pope Francis’ visit to AlbertaOrganizers of the Pope's upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events and follow the rules.CanadaJul 14, 2022
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