by Holy Spirit Parish | May 12, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News
By Perry West, photos courtesy of Robert DuBroy Ottawa, Canada, May 11, 2018 / 04:31 pm (CNA).- An estimated 15,000 people attended the Canadian March for Life on Thursday in Ottawa. James Hughes, national president of the Campaign Life Coalition, said marchers were...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 5, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“On Sunday Pope Francis announced that the first Friday of Lent would be a day of prayer and fasting for peace given the many ongoing conflicts throughout the world, particularly those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. “Facing the tragic...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Feb 5, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News, Pope Francis
“On Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the Liturgy of the Word, and the resulting importance of having lectors who can proclaim the readings and the Responsorial Psalm well. “We must look for good readers!” he said Jan. 31, in off-the-cuff...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 31, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, News
“Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom of conscience by changing controversial new requirements to qualify for federal funding of youth summer jobs. “The...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Jan 9, 2018 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“In a speech to diplomats on Monday, Pope Francis said that the stability of the family is integral for the future, and that such stability is created when founded upon the faithful and lasting relationship of a man and woman. “Today fleeting relationships are...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 14, 2017 | Catholic News Agency, Pope Francis
“Pope Francis’ remarks on the “wrong” translation of the Lord’s Prayer in a TV show hosted by the Italian Bishops’ Conference’s TV2000 network are part of a wider debate that has taken place in Italy for over two decades. The Pope said that the words “non ci...