(CNS) R. C. Bishops–Canadians experience 'worrisome erosion' of religious rights

Canadian religious groups are “experiencing a worrisome erosion” of freedom of conscience and religious freedom — universal rights that face increasing threats around the world, said the Canadian bishops.

In a 12-page pastoral letter to all Canadians, the bishops said they “particularly want to address those members of the faithful who find themselves in difficult situations where they may be pressured to act against their religious faith or their conscience.”

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3 comments on “(CNS) R. C. Bishops–Canadians experience 'worrisome erosion' of religious rights

  1. Ian+ says:

    St Thomas More, pray for Canada!

  2. Pageantmaster Ù† says:

    Sir, or saint if you will, Thomas More wouldn’t know where Canada is.

  3. Charles52 says:

    Ah, but he does now.

    🙂