Tuesday, May 26, 2015

March for Life condemns abortion and euthanasia

About 2,000 protestors make 'pilgrimage' to Victoria as they join with more than 25,000 in Ottawa
Two teen girls join the demonstration for the first time. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.
"Caring, not killing! Caring, not killing!" Shouts rose as about 2,000 demonstrators converged in front of the legislature in Victoria May 14. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


Also newly posted:

Two new women saints give encouraging example for Arabs
Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating the canonization Mass for four new saints in St. Peter's Square. CNS photo / Paul Haring.
The Catholic Church's celebration of the canonization of two new women saints from Palestine on May 17 helps recognize both women's important role in Arab culture and Arabs' important role in Christianity. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

The challenges facing today's priests can lead to disillusionment
Father Scott McCaig, superior general of the Companions of the Cross, discussed the challenges facing priests. Deborah Gyapong (CCN).
Though a recent study shows most Catholic priests are happy in their vocations, they face many challenges that could lead some to become disillusioned. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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