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A Venezuelan migrant brushes his teeth outside his tent at a makeshift camp Nov. 26 in Bogota, Colombia. The United Nations estimates there are more than 258 million migrants around the world living outside their country of birth.

With migration, cooperation is better than isolationism, Cardinal Parolin says

VATICAN – The Vatican praised the adoption by more than 160 nations of a key agreement on global migration, saying today's migration challenges are better tackled together than with "isolationist" stances.

Catholics push for strong climate deal at U.N. summit in Poland

Human rights of most vulnerable must be promoted at all times, Pope Francis says

Canadian bishops discuss sex abuse policy, Indigenous Peoples with Pope Francis

Faith groups applaud changes to controversial Canada Summer Jobs attestation

Vatican urges adoption of global agreements on migration, refugees

Vatican leads talks to expand testing, treatment of HIV-positive children

Government changing Canada Summer Jobs attestation in wake of controversy

Pope Francis approves new laws governing Vatican City State to boost transparency

Parliament of World Religions relents, condemns nuclear weapons

Comment

Charles Lewis: Catholic books that top my Christmas list

I am a big believer that fiction is a great way to open up spiritual channels. A faithful novelist can add depth and excitement, especially to biographies of holy people, Lewis writes.

Faith

Archbishop Scicluna named adjunct secretary of CDF

VATICAN – Pope Francis named Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, arguably the…

Pope's homily

Jesus gives us joy even in martyrdom, Pope Francis says

Read the latest homily given by Pope Francis.

Youth Speak News

New school program forms young disciples in Toronto

Coming from a public elementary school, Kayla Mia Adato was unsure what…

Features

The Register Archives: A message of thanks for our new flag

In the winter of 1964, Parliament was a hotbed of debate. With…

Arts

Anthropocene at AGO: Exploring the stark reality of man’s footprint on the planet — scars and all

Looking at the cathedral-scale art by one of the world’s foremost photographers,…

International

U.S. returns 'Balangiga Bells' to Philippines after more than 100 years

MANILA, Philippines – After more than a century, the United States government has returned three church bells swiped by American forces as war booty from the central Philippine town of...

With migration, cooperation is better than isolationism, Cardinal Parolin says

U.S. Supreme Court wont hear appeals over defunding Planned Parenthood, pro-life leaders upset

Catholics push for strong climate deal at U.N. summit in Poland

Sisters of Mercy help push Canadian mining giant to abandon operations

New U.N. compact on migrants, stateless people an alternative to fear

Canada

Calgary Catholic School Board faces anti-LGBT discrimination lawsuit from former principal

CALGARY – Amid continuing legal pressure against Catholic institutions in Canada, the Calgary Catholic School District faces a lawsuit from a former principal who has said she was pushed out...

Vancouver archdiocese archives share photos of intrepid French-speaking Oblate

B.C. hairdresser trims away at poverty

UAlberta Pro-Life punished for doing things right

Faith groups applaud changes to controversial Canada Summer Jobs attestation

Government changing Canada Summer Jobs attestation in wake of controversy

Editorial

Editorial: Is this what we want?

As Parliament awaits the imminent arrival of a report on assisted suicide that may make a bad situation even worse, it’s worth noting some chilling stories from the first countries...