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A major driver of human trafficking is neoliberalism, the dominant economic model of our time. It relentlessly promotes the assumption that creating wealth for those businesses and individuals who are already well-off will “trickle down” to those in greatest need. […] Pope Francis has implored us to “promote a new way of thinking about human beings, life, society and our relationship with nature”.

The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of the Holy Father’s monthly intentions related to the challenges the humanity faces.

The World Day for Consecrated Life marks its 25th anniversary, on February 2nd, 2021. In the context of the pandemic, the Canadian Religious Conference is happy to offer a video to support the celebration of consecrated life by proposing a Liturgy of the Word, featuring songs, testimonies and invitations for communal sharing.

“To all consecrated persons, we draw close to you on the eve of a day dear to us, and to all consecrated men and women. A day dedicated to our wonderful vocation that makes God’s love for men, woman and the entire universe shine forth in various ways.” […]

Pope Francis marks the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church with the publication of the Apostolic Letter Patris corde (With a Father’s Heart). On this occasion, a “Special Year of St. Joseph” will take place from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021. It is accompanied by a gift of special indulgences granted to the faithful, especially the sick and elderly, “in the present context of the health emergency” made official by a Decree of Apostolic Penitentiary.

The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of the Holy Father’s monthly intentions related to the challenges the humanity faces.

Here is a prayer proposed by the CATHII (Comité d’action contre la traite humaine interne et internationale) for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women to be underlined on December 6, 2020. This gathering is also dedicated to the memory of all women who have been victims of gender-based violence.

The current climate crisis has prompted intense discussions, thoughtful reflections, and an energized movement of youth activists. How can Christians think more deeply about their role and proper place in creation? This inspiring collection can help. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of voices that span centuries, traditions, races, ages and geography. Pray with those who speak for God’s creation as humankind seeks to find the balance between economic growth, justice and respect for the earth.

On 9 November 2020, in response to the meetings of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to study Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), the CCCB submitted a Brief reinforcing its serious concerns regarding Bill C-7 and the steadfast opposition of the Catholic Bishops of Canada to euthanasia and assisted suicide and to its further expansion in Canada by Bill C-7.