Carmelites balance prayer and missionary work

Statue of Pope Francis's new saint could be kicked out of U.S. capitol

A statue of Blessed Junipero Serra is seen in 2012 outside Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. CNS photo / Bob Mullen.

Just weeks after Pope Francis announced his intention to canonize missionary Father Junipero Serra during his upcoming visit to the United States, a California legislator has proposed replacing the soon-to-be-saint's statue in the U.S. Capitol. Critics of the move are beginning to speak out. For
full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Disappointment, sadness and calls to invoke the notwithstanding clause greeted the Supreme Court of Canada's Feb. 6 decision striking down laws against physician assisted suicide. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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Carmelite sisters in the Downtown Eastside say the largest trial they face is balancing prayer time with an often-exhausting mission. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.