The Ontario government is funding a major expansion of St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School in Callander, investing over $9 million for new childcare rooms and classroom spaces. Learn about the project's impact on Northern Ontario families.
A Catholic newspaper published a scathing op-ed criticizing Vice President JD Vance for justifying the fatal shooting of a Minnesota mother by an ICE officer. Read the full story and the religious backlash.
Spain's Catholic Church agrees to let the national ombudsman oversee compensation for clergy sexual abuse victims, marking a significant shift. Learn about the deal and its implications.
The Spanish government and Catholic bishops have finalized a historic compensation plan for victims of sexual abuse within the Church. Learn the details of this pivotal agreement.
Two people were killed in a shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City. The incident occurred during a funeral, shocking the local community.
A deadly shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City during a funeral service has left two people dead and several injured. Authorities are searching for the suspect. Get the latest details.
Toronto FC confirms its 2026 pre-season training camp will again be held in Marbella, Spain. Get the details on the team's preparations for the new MLS season.
CF Montréal will hold its main 2026 preseason training camp in Marbella, Spain, for two weeks, featuring friendlies against European clubs. Get the full schedule and details.
The Vatican declares the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in December 2024 to commence the event.
The Vatican reports a historic 33.5 million pilgrims visited Rome for the Catholic Holy Year. Pope Leo XIV presided over key events, marking a major moment for global Catholicism.
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a plea for Rome to welcome foreigners. Read his New Year's message and the global context of his appeal.
Fredericton police are investigating the theft of a large brass bell from St. Peter's Anglican Church on December 29, 2025. Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify suspects.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a senior apostle next in line to lead The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has passed away at age 85. A prominent religious figure, his death marks a significant moment for the global faith community.
Comedian Shane Gillis sparked controversy on The Joe Rogan Experience by jokingly suggesting white nationalist Nick Fuentes could be a future president, while praising his humor. Watch the video.
All children and staff abducted from a Nigerian school have been found safe, church officials announced. Get the latest details on this developing story.
A church in Kenya marked Christmas with a celebration of the 'Black Messiah,' a distinctive local interpretation of the Nativity. Explore this unique cultural and religious observance.
Emotional scenes in Nigeria as 28 students from St. Mary's Catholic School are freed after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal. Read about their safe return and the ongoing security challenges.
RCMP have identified persons of interest in the 2021 fire that destroyed St. Jean Baptiste Church in Morinville, north of Edmonton. The investigation into the suspicious blaze continues.
The Nigerian government has secured the release of the final kidnapped pupils from St. Mary's Catholic School. Get the latest details on this developing story.
St. Jean Baptiste Parish in Morinville has reopened its doors on December 21, 2025, marking a triumphant return four years after a fire destroyed the historic building. Read about the community's journey to restoration.
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 students and staff kidnapped from a Catholic school in November 2025. The operation marks a significant development in the country's ongoing security challenges.
Pope Leo XIV has called cardinals from around the world to the Vatican for a crucial meeting to assist in governing the Catholic Church. The assembly highlights his collaborative leadership approach.
Nova Scotia RCMP charge four individuals in an ongoing drug investigation in Church Point. Get the latest details on the arrests and police efforts.
Pope Francis appoints Rev. Manuel Rodriguez, known for his immigrant advocacy, as bishop of the Palm Beach diocese, home to Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Read the full story.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited a Catholic parish in Gaza, meeting children in a symbolic gesture of hope during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Read the full story.
Edmonton students tackle snow clearing in their neighbourhoods as part of a city-wide initiative. See how youth are stepping up to help their community this winter.
The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth and a heritage group have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential ownership swap of the historic Saint-Marie Church in Nova Scotia. Learn about the future of this 1905 landmark.
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks, a fellow Chicagoan, as the new archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Get the details on this significant leadership change.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, confronts a historic test as he faces off against the policies and rhetoric of President Donald Trump. Explore the Vatican's diplomatic strategy and the divided U.S. bishops.
Spanish police clear a large informal migrant settlement in Badalona near Barcelona, evicting hundreds. Details on the operation and its context.