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Over the past week there have been more violent clashes in Jerusalem and the surrounding area than there have been for many years. The Holy Land is a sacred space for many religions and as such has been a place of conflict, but it could be a place of dialogue and an example to the world of fraternal love. We invite you to learn more about the current situation by reading the articles available on the Vatican News website and elsewhere, and most importantly please pray for all those living in the Holy Land. May they find peace through justice, and understanding through respectful dialogue.

I am following with particular concern the events in Jerusalem. I pray that it may be a place of encounter and not of violent clashes, a place of prayer and peace. Violence begets only violence. Enough of these clashes.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 9, 2021

St. Jerome’s University Lectures in Catholic Experience presents The Black Church in Canada TONIGHT!

Join Dr. Carol Duncan from Wilfrid Laurier University for her talk on tonight at 7:30 p.m. This lecture will present an overview of the origins of the Black Church in Canada debunking cultural stereotypes and taken for granted assumptions of its solely US-based origins. It will also discuss issues confronting the Black Church in the 21st century. More information and the link to join the talk is available here.