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February 2017

February 25

Faith offers a path for recovery from drug addiction

February 25, 2017

When Max began sticking a needle into his arm to escape emotional discomfort last summer, he knew his addiction to opioids had crossed a line and only faith in a higher power could bring him back.

February 26

Review of 'The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections' by Fr. Rosica

February 26, 2017

What do the last phrases of Christ from the cross teach today’s world?

#Ashtags: When posting Ash Wednesday photos, use your head

February 26, 2017

WASHINGTON – Ash Wednesday seems to offer contradictory messages. The Gospel reading for the day is about not doing public acts of piety but the very act of getting ashes – and walking around with them – is pretty public.

How Catholic hospitals can literally help heal Syria

February 26, 2017

ROME, Italy – There are about three million people without heath care in war-torn Syria, and the papal envoy to the country has launched a project to help some of them.

After 10 years, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom finally approved to grant degrees

February 26, 2017

After more than 10 years of talking and waiting, and more talking and waiting, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy finally received provisional approval to award Bachelor’s degrees in Catholic studies.

University is a perfect setting to find ‘likeness of God’

February 26, 2017

Pursuing higher education at the university level offers the opportunity to grow nearer to God.

Ash Wednesday: Ancient tradition still thrives in modern times

February 26, 2017

WASHINGTON – In more ways than one, Ash Wednesday – celebrated March 1 this year – leaves a mark.

Life’s rear view mirror offers valuable lessons

February 26, 2017

“Better late than never” offers consolation for those who are patient, and a poor excuse for those who are delinquent. When it comes to apologies, however, “the sooner the better” is much preferred.

Betsy Andreu's faith won out in Lance Armstrong’s cycling doping scandal

February 26, 2017

Betsy Andreu has two prayer cards — one for St. Padre Pio and one for St. Therese of Lisieux. They are crumpled and worn, but each crease is a souvenir of a time when she was tested by the world.

February 27

Higher Education Special Section

February 27, 2017

The Catholic Register's latest special feature is on higher Catholic education. Click here to check out all of our feature stories!

Pope's homily: In God there is both justice and mercy

February 27, 2017

In the journey of the Christian, truth is not negotiable; rather, a Christian must be just in mercy, as Jesus teaches us. That was the message of Pope Francis at the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. The Holy Father warned against hypocrisy and the deception of a faith reduced to a “casuistic logic.”

Pope to priests: Defend marriage ministering to those in irregular unions

February 27, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Reaching out to and guiding couples in cohabitation with tenderness and compassion is essential to promoting and defending the sanctity of marriage, Pope Francis said.

Is the Catholic Church anti-woman? Two feminist scholars debate

February 27, 2017

BOULDER, Col. – For Erika Bachiochi, the Catholic Church has been able to offer a genuine pro-woman theology which not only safeguards and protects her stance as a feminist, but also enhances her ability to be strong in all aspects of her life.

Humility is first step to unity, Pope says during visit to Anglican parish.

February 27, 2017

VATICAN CITY – During his Sunday (Feb. 26) visit to Rome’s Anglican parish of All Saints, which marked the first time a Roman Pontiff has set foot in an Anglican parish inside his own diocese, Pope Francis voiced gratitude for the good relations Catholics and Anglicans now enjoy, and said that on the path toward full communion, humility has to be the point of departure.

Pope furthers sainthood causes of eight men, women

February 27, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis advanced the sainthood cause of two medical doctors and six religious – many of whom died just a generation ago.

First priest in Mexico convicted of sexual abuse gets 16 years in prison

February 27, 2017

MEXICO CITY – A priest in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca has been sentenced to 16 years and 6 months in prison for sexual abuse, marking the first ever conviction of a Catholic clergyman for such a crimes in the country.

Philippine archbishop recalls deceased Cardinal Sin in time of upheaval

February 27, 2017

MANILA, Philippines – Expressing concern about thousands of deaths in the nation's so-called "war on drugs," the president of the Philippine bishops' conference has sought courage from a deceased cardinal whose influence helped overthrow a dictator in the mid-1980s.

Reconciliation marks Melkite bishops' synod after months of interruption

February 27, 2017

BEIRUT – The Melkite Catholic Church resumed its Synod of Bishops after nearly an eight-month interruption.

February 28

Pope's homily: 'True Christians have cheerful faces and eyes full of joy'

February 28, 2017

As we head into the Lenten season, Pope Francis has invited the faithful to reflect on the relationship between God and money.He was speaking on Tuesday during morning Mass in the Casa Santa Marta.

Indian priest arrested, charged with rape after teen delivers child

February 28, 2017

NEW DELHI – Police in India's Kerala state arrested a 48-year-old priest and charged him with rape of a minor after a teen girl in his parish delivered a baby.