Patients at new hospice in North Bay cannot have a medically assisted death

A group of North Bay doctors who help people end their lives wants the board of the new Nipissing Serenity Hospice to change its philosophy and allow medical assistance in dying.



Patients at new hospice in North Bay cannot have a medically assisted death | CBC News:

These are the most detailed images ever taken of the sun

Images from a powerful new telescope installed atop a volcano in Hawaii show the surface of the sun in the closest detail yet.



These are the most detailed images ever taken of the sun | CBC News:

The four popes: An insightful review of 'The Two Popes'

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Dorothy Day was a radical. Now many want the Vatican to make her a saint.

Dorothy Day was a radical. Now many want the Vatican to make her a saint. - The Washington Post:

As coronavirus spreads, churches outside China take preventive measures

The Chinese respiratory coronavirus has spread to almost every province in mainland China, which extended its Spring Festival holiday by three days to delay travel by up to 500 million people.



As coronavirus spreads, churches outside China take preventive measures:

Online government survey on medical aid in dying sees record-breaking response

Online government survey on medical aid in dying sees record-breaking response | CBC News

The Slippery Slopes in New MAiD Criteria by Lucas Vivas and Pascal Bastien

The Slippery Slopes in New MAiD Criteria by Lucas Vivas and Pascal Bastien - Convivium Magazine

On Saints Basil and Gregory Nazianzen and the need for real friendships

On Saints Basil and Gregory Nazianzen and the need for real friendships: St. Gregory tells us plainly: 'We seemed to be two bodies with a single spirit.' Centuries before, Aristotle defined friendship as 'a single soul dwel...

Catholic theologians say Soleimani assassination violates 'just war criteria'

Catholic theologians say Soleimani assassination violates 'just war criteria':

Church leaders: Nicaragua living a 'moral cold war'; Colombia in a state of 'social survival'

Church leaders: Nicaragua living a 'moral cold war'; Colombia in a state of 'social survival':

End-of-life care the real battleground of moral theology, author says

End-of-life care the real battleground of moral theology, author says

LGBTQ people and 'the harm being done by the Christian religion'

LGBTQ people and 'the harm being done by the Christian religion' - Macleans.ca

Trump administration moves to protect prayer in public schools and federal funds for religious organizations

Trump administration moves to protect prayer in public schools and federal funds for religious organizations - The Washington Post

Quebec to remove ethics, religious culture from school curriculum

Quebec to remove ethics, religious culture from school curriculum - La Croix International

Losing our Religion: America becoming 'pagan' as Christianity cedes to culture

Losing our Religion: America becoming 'pagan' as Christianity cedes to culture - Washington Times

The Two Popes: Baloney, Brilliantly Acted

The Two Popes: Baloney, Brilliantly Acted | George Weigel | First Things

Did Astronomers Just Discover Black Holes from the Big Bang?

Did Astronomers Just Discover Black Holes from the Big Bang? - Scientific American

Convent's closure marks end of an era

Many thanks, prayers of gratitude, and best wishes to this beautiful community of women who so ably served in virtually every corner of our diocese throughout the past 100 years. I am saddened to see them have to take this step, but it is understandable given their current situation. May the Good Lord grant them the fullness of his abundant grace as they transition to what appears to be their last mission among us here in the Pembroke Diocese.



Convent's closure marks end of an era | CBC News

Pope Francis: Authority is not in commanding but in consistent witness

Pope Francis: Authority is not in commanding but in consistent witness | ICN

New celibacy kerfuffle sparks debate over role of pope emeritus

New celibacy kerfuffle sparks debate over role of pope emeritus

What Oscar hopeful ‘The Two Popes’ misses about Francis and Benedict’s relationship

What Oscar hopeful ‘The Two Popes’ misses about Francis and Benedict’s relationship - The Washington Post:

Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI Wrote Text, but Did Not Agree to be Co-Author

Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI Wrote Text, but Did Not Agree to be Co-Author:

Black holes, quantum quibbles, and a climate in breakdown: A science year in review

Black holes, quantum quibbles, and a climate in breakdown: A science year in review - Inside The Perimeter

'I'd Rather Give My Life than Change the Law on Celibacy,' Pope Francis Citing Paul VI

'I'd Rather Give My Life than Change the Law on Celibacy,' Pope Francis Citing Paul VI - ZENIT - English

Feds to delete near-death requirement but could impose new limits to assisted death

Feds to delete near-death requirement but could impose new limits to assisted death | CTV News

Obsession with sexual morality

Obsession with sexual morality - La Croix International

Pope Emeritus Benedict, Cardinal Sarah author new book on priesthood, celibacy

Pope Emeritus Benedict, Cardinal Sarah author new book on priesthood, celibacy – Catholic World Report

'The New Pope' shows Hollywood interest in mystery of the papacy not waning

'The New Pope' shows Hollywood interest in mystery of the papacy not waning

Expert says medical professionals need better training on spiritual care

Expert says medical professionals need better training on spiritual care

Four Catholic solutions to toxic politics

Four Catholic solutions to toxic politics - Religion News Service

Kristine Johnson sues Mormon Church for reporting Timothy Samuel Johnson’s sex abuse confession to police

Kristine Johnson sues Mormon Church for reporting Timothy Samuel Johnson’s sex abuse confession to police - The Washington Post

Pope Francis’ 2020: Further Reform, a New Curia Constitution, McCarrick Report

Pope Francis’ 2020: Further Reform, a New Curia Constitution, McCarrick Report

China Announces New Crackdown on Religious Freedom

China Announces New Crackdown on Religious Freedom: The new “Administrative Measures for Religious Groups ” will control every aspect of religious activity within China, and will mandate that all religions and believers in China comply with regulations issued by the Chinese Communist Party, which must be acknowledged as the higher authority.

Morality of drone warfare questioned after attack on Iranian general

Catholics working to shape public policy in favor of peace, collaboration and nonviolent alternatives to war expressed concerns that the drone strike killing Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani likely will fuel an escalating tit-for-tat series of responses that would engulf the Middle East in war.



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How war bypasses morality

Ironically, it is in times of crisis when we can be least likely to step back and compare our words and actions against our moral convictions.



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God rested. Why can't clergy take a break?

As someone who was fortunate enough to have been able to take a few months last year for a sabbatical to go study for a semester at a Seminary/Pontifical Institute in Baltimore, MD... St. Mary's. It is not much of an exaggeration to say that the experience saved my vocation as a functional parish pastor as after 30+ years of ministry, I was running on fumes. Since my return, my spiritual 'gas tank' has been replenished and I am truly enjoying my ministry as I did when I began.



This article makes the argument that sabbaticals are an essential tool that needs to be offered to all clergy so that they can properly and fruitfully work in God's vineyard. It's well worth the read!!



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Are Targeted Drone Strikes Allowed Under Just-War Theory?

Are Targeted Drone Strikes Allowed Under Just-War Theory?: On Tuesday the U.S. embassy in Baghdad was stormed by a crowd of thousands of protesters and Iran’s head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, Qasem Suleimani was alleged to have been behind the attacks.

Media coverage about Andrew Scheer’s faith hurt him with voters: Angus Reid poll

Media coverage about Andrew Scheer’s faith hurt him with voters: Angus Reid poll | National Post

Take-Aways from the Pope's "Great Swat" of New Year's 2020

Take-Aways from the Pope's "Great Swat" of New Year's 2020

Over 200 Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Reconsider Roe v. Wade

Over 200 Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Reconsider Roe v. Wade

Pope Francis: Solidarity, Subsidiarity Needed to Provide Medical Care to All

Pope Francis: Solidarity, Subsidiarity Needed to Provide Medical Care to All

Pope Francis begins the most important year of his pontificate

Pope Francis begins the most important year of his pontificate - La Croix International

Pope Francis apologizes for slapping woman's hand: I set 'bad example'

Pope Francis apologizes for slapping woman's hand: I set 'bad example' - Washington Times