A new law in Quebec prohibits the wearing of religious symbols or clothing by some government employees, including public school teachers, state lawyers, judges and police officers.

Immaculate Conception Sister Marie-Paul Ross told the French-language Canadian news agency Presence info that the faithful must accept that ecclesial structures might need to change.

Cardinal Marc Ouellet called upon Canadians to be mindful of the needs of migrants and refugees during a Mass celebrating the feast of St. Anne.

"Any unbaptized person may be baptized. The church has not spoken further than that, whether the person is transgender or not"

The bishops have expressed solidarity with those affected by the floods in their Canadian province.

Blessed Frederic Janssoone's legacy of miracle-working and deep connection with poor Canadians is remembered.