Be brothers and sisters for peace, Pope tells Europe

Pontiff laments various world conflicts that 'continue to fester'

Pope Francis shakes hands with Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, while visiting the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Nov. 25. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

Pope Francis said Tuesday that brotherhood and a spirit of mutual service are needed to overcome conflict, telling the Council of Europe that both the continent and Christianity have special roles to play in this work. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Three busy people log in for online conference to share ways to make room for Sunday rest


Sunday rest is a gift no modern busy person can refuse, according to professor and former pastor Mark Buchanan. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Ottawa's bishops comment on the recent extraordinary synod on the family

Ottawa Auxiliary Bishop Christian Riesbeck spoke on the recent synod on the family to the Ottawa Catholic Teacher's Guild Nov.19 and to The Family Conference at Dominican University College Nov. 21. Deborah Gyapong (CCN).

Ottawa's bishops stressed the recent extraordinary synod on the family is not about changing Church teachings. Both bishops spoke at The Family Conference at Dominican University College Nov. 20-22. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.