Pope Francis consecrates Russia and Ukraine, calls it a 'spiritual act' amid war
During a ceremony Friday at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis offered up a special prayer for Ukraine and Russia in connection with a Marian prophecy that’s over 100 years old.
The pope called on members of the church hierarchy, along with believers around the world, to join him in the consecration of Ukraine and Russia before an estimated crowd of 3,500, an act triggered by a 1917 apocalyptic vision of Mary to three children in the Portuguese city of Fatima.
'Always had faith:' Métis delegates say Vatican visit a step to repair relationship
Métis leaders and residential school survivors say a trip to the Vatican to meet the Pope is as complicated as the history between their communities and the Roman Catholic Church itself.
"We’ve always had faith," Angelina Crerar, 85, said in Edmonton in December.
"We’ve never ever given up and we never ever will."
The residential school survivor became emotional explaining how her faith continues to give her strength. It also pushed her to join the Indigenous group heading to the Vatican.
Rebecca St. James releases new album, first in over a decade
The year 2011 was the last time Rebecca St. James released an album, which makes this new album release a momentous occasion for the Christian singer and her fans.
St. James album Kingdom Come has 12 songs on it, including one in collaboration with her brothers of For King & Country.
Encouragement, hope, and practical help for Christian foster parents
There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that make them feel depleted, alone, and discouraged.
The many burdens of a foster parent's day- struggling children, difficult biological parents, and a broken system- are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart -confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear.
'Reconciliation was possible:' Indigenous priest reconciles faith with identity
Cristino Bouvette’s mind often goes to his grandmother when he thinks about reconciliation: her strength, her empathy and her ability to forgive.
Manitoban's book giving hope to kids in Ukraine
"You can't always know what God is going to do when you're working on a book so you just leave it in God's care and see where it goes," says a Manitoba author, unaware his children's book would be used during a time of crisis and war in Ukraine.
Paul Boge from Winnipeg is the author of the book, The Biggest Family in the World. It's is about Charles Mulli's life and how he grew up an abandoned orphan in Kenya, attained a mass amount of money, and then gave it all back to help, love, and raise orphans in Kenya. The illustrations were done by Winnipeg's own Faye Hall.
WATCH: Pastor Bruce Martin announces retirement
One of Winnipeg's most well-known preachers says it's time for him and his wife to enter into a new season of life.
Pastor Bruce Martin of Calvary Temple, alongside his wife Miriam, announced today that he will be retiring later this year.
Your story is not done: Amplifying hope with powerful stories of redemption
Kat and Jorge Vazquez have released a new campaign that will bring hope in a time when it's needed most.
Through their new campaign, Your Story is Not Done, Kat and Jorge are using powerful stories of redemption, healing and second chances to amplify hope.
Brian Houston resigns from Hillsong following investigation
Hillsong Church's board says that it has accepted the resignation of its co-founder and Global Senior Pastor, Brian Houston.