Religion can help improve children’s mental health, new study finds
Being involved in a religious community may offer adolescents role models and mentors other than their parents. Continue reading
Religion
This is why the Catholic Church believes it can rebound from sex abuse allegations
Catholic Church sexual abuse cases are all too common in Canada, but to what extent have they been covered up? Continue reading
Canada and the Catholic Church: This is why it’s a complex relationship
Catholic Church sexual abuse cases are all too common in Canada, but to what extent have they been covered up? Continue reading
Islamic inmates need more religious support, say Muslim prison chaplains
Critics worry that changes in recent years to the role of the prison chaplain make the crucial service less effective and less accessible for Muslim prisoners. Continue reading
‘I think it’s imploding’: Followers of Shambhala International left shaken by sexual misconduct allegations
As multiple investigations uncover a growing number of sexual misconduct allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the impact has shaken the global organization to its core. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Canada’s problem with polygamy
Polygamy is illegal in Canada. This is why. Continue reading
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world
As Muslims mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan by celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a look at prayers and festivities around the world. Continue reading
Can natural disasters boost your faith? UBC research says yes, if you’re already religious
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A new study from UBC finds a link between deadly disasters and religious people’s faith. Continue reading
Two longtime friends build cultural bridges in the West Island
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
What started out as a simple childhood friendship has blossomed out into building an important bridge among religious communities in the West Island. Continue reading
Supreme Court rules in case of man expelled from Calgary congregation, says religious groups can decide own membership
A Jehovah’s Witness who was expelled from a Calgary congregation cannot take his case to a judge, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in a decision that affirms the general right of religious organizations to govern their own affairs. Continue reading
