'His Dreams, Our Realities'

Youth to sing for saint's 200th birthday

Musicals about phantoms, the French Revolution, and felines have all been featured in musical theatre, but a Catholic saint? For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Pope asks for prayers during prison visit

A nun greets inmates gathered to see Pope Francis during his visit to the Palmasola prison in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, July 10. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

Pope Francis on Friday told Bolivian prison inmates that he too is a sinner who has experienced the merciful love of God, and encouraged them not to fall into despair but to accept forgiveness and to sustain themselves with prayer. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

CCCB pamphlet promotes dialogue with Muslims

Turkish citizens pray during the first Ramadan night at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. CNS photo / EPA.

Canada's Catholic bishops have released a pamphlet to promote understanding and dialogue with Muslims meant to coincide with Id al-Fitr, the July 18 feast marking the end of Ramadan. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.