The ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ and the Catholic Church
COMMENTARY: The Church first condemned the concepts behind this doctrine in a document written by Pope Paul III in 1537. So why is its repudiation still an issue today?
Results from Tag: 'Catholic church in Canada'
Canada Census Shows 2 Million Fewer Catholics, As Disaffiliation Grows
In addition to abuse scandals, Canadian law and culture continue to diverge from Catholic belief on abortion, euthanasia, and LGBT issues.
More Unmarked Graves Discovered in Canada as Church Vandalism Continues
The discovery of 182 additional undocumented graves outside a former residential school has occurred.
Canadian Police Investigate 2 More ‘Suspicious’ Fires at Catholic Churches
Fires have occured at several other churches in Canada in recent weeks.
Ottawa Archbishop Apologizes for Church’s Role in Canada’s Residential Schools
Archbishop Marcel Damphousse apologized June 17 and requested a formal apology by Pope Francis.
In Quebec’s COVID Response, the Catholic Church Has Been Completely Marginalized
COMMENTARY: In Canada, civil authorities and the Church have collaborated, negotiated and even litigated over pandemic protocols. Yet in the province of Quebec, the Church was being ignored.
