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Catholic Bishops Challenge Military Prayer Ban | Edmonton News
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Canada’s Catholic bishops are sounding the alarm over new military rules banning faith-specific prayers, calling the policy a betrayal of religious freedom and spiritual integrity. The directive, CANFORGEN 141/26, forces chaplains to use secular “spiritual reflections” instead of prayers mentioning God — a move bishops argue undermines inclusivity by erasing the very beliefs it claims to protect. Bishop Scott McCaig insists spirituality and God are inseparable for many service members, while retired chaplain Father Timothy Nelligan warns the policy reflects broader ideological pressures within the military. Though the rule applies to all chaplains except First Nations ones, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is reviewing its impact and standing ready to defend conscience and religious expression — sparking a national debate about neutrality, faith, and what true inclusion means in uniform.
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