The Archbishop of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins, participated in the pagan purification ritual of 'smudging,' as Pope Francis had done during his visit to Canada earlier this year.
'Seeing the Pride flag and our OECTA pride flag visible at our buildings is a sign that all students in our care are being taught the Gospel value of unconditional love,' wrote Shannon Hogan in an article in the Ontario based 'Catholic Teacher' magazine.
Due to the dependency of Catholic dioceses on government financing, some notable Catholic commentators have warned that the Catholic hierarchy may now find itself beholden to the government.