Newlyweds present Canucks jersey to Pope Francis

Joseph San Jose says they planned Rome honeymoon to keep faith at the centre of their marriage

Newlyweds Joseph and Marion San Jose give the Pontiff a Canucks jersey with his name on it and receive a papal blessing June 3. www.fotografiafelici.com.

For two newlyweds from Richmond, meeting Pope Francis in Vatican City had all the thrill of a hockey game. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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Francis lauds strength of Paraguay women amid nation's bloody history

Pope Francis leads vespers with clergy and members of Catholic movements at Assumption Cathedral in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 11. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

Arriving in Paraguay on Friday, Pope Francis recognized the particular contribution of women in the nation's warn-torn past. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

ARPA drafts anti-euthanasia bill

Prolife activist Taylor Hyatt responded to the Carter decision at the Supreme Court of Canada Feb. 6. Deborah Gyapong (CCN).

The Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) has released a draft anti-euthanasia law to respond to the Canadian Medical Association's (CMA) draft protocols for doctor assisted death. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.