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Majority of Canadians view Pope Francis’ apology for residential schools as a step towards reconciliation
Three-in-five say more investigation into legacy of residential schools needed August 11, 2022 – A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds a majority of Canadians view Pope Francis July visit to Canada – dubbed the “penitential pilgrimage”
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Canada across the religious spectrum: A portrait of the nation’s inter-faith perspectives during Holy Week
Seven-in-ten say freedom of conscience makes Canada better; many worried that freedom is weakening April 18, 2022 – For the first time since 2019, Canadians across the religious spectrum are celebrating the opportunity to give thanks and pray in person
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Religious Canadians praying for return to in-person worship, but won’t forsake online services in future
Half of Canadians who regularly attended religious services pre-pandemic “very keen” to go back April 1, 2021 – Easter may be a time of rebirth and renewal, but the new surge of COVID-19 infections across the country means 2021 will
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COVID Christmas: High anxiety around surging infections, but many won’t commit to staying home for the holidays
For those who mark Christmas religiously, many will turn to tech and scripture in lieu of church December 7, 2020 – From “Let it snow” to “Let it end”. From “Hang a shining star upon the highest bough” to “We’ll
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Freedom of religion widely valued in Canada, but the role of faith in modern society still a source of debate
Study investigates intersection between personal and public faith in secular Canadian society December 4, 2019 – While the majority of adults in this country profess some belief in God or a higher power, a significant segment also wishes to see
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Holy Week at Home: Canadians of faith turn to prayer & tech as COVID-19 disrupts Easter and other celebrations
Significant segment of Canadians supported by faith communities since COVID-19 outbreak began April 10, 2020 – Canada’s Catholics will not participate in the Way of the Cross processions this spring. For many elderly Jews, Pesach likely meant being alone, for
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