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January 2018

January 8

Pope to diplomats: World peace depends on right to life, disarmament

January 8, 2018

VATICAN – Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and difficulties, Pope Francis said.

January 9

Pastors who lead double lives wound the Church, Pope says

January 9, 2018

VATICAN – Pastors who preach one thing and do another are wounded and harm the church, Pope Francis said.

Zambia bans church services as cholera epidemic hits nation

January 9, 2018

LUSAKA, Zambia – As a cholera epidemic threatens the lives of more than 14 million Zambians, the country has banned church services and other gatherings in the Lusaka's high-density residential areas.

Fr. Raymond J. De Souza: St. Francis Xavier relic hits very close to home

January 9, 2018

The relic of St. Francis Xavier is making a Canada-wide visit this month. It began with stops in Quebec City, St. John’s, Nfld., Halifax and Kingston, and visits the Toronto area before heading to the four Western provinces.

Understanding the fierce devotion behind the Black Nazarene

January 9, 2018

MANILA, Philippines – For over four centuries, a historical and iconic miraculous statue of Jesus Christ carrying his Cross has become an emblem of passion, struggle and faith for Filipino Catholics.

Peter Stockland: Time to re-think funding in fight for summer jobs

January 9, 2018

Canada’s former ambassador for religious freedom sees recent punitive changes to Ottawa’s Canada Summer Jobs program as the epitome of anti-faith hostility.

Story of the famous Mount Royal cross goes back 375 years

January 9, 2018

MONTREAL – It’s doubtful that Montreal would be celebrating 375 years of history today had flood waters not receded in December 1642.

St. Francis Xavier's Canadian tour inspires crowds

January 9, 2018

HALIFAX – More than 465 years after his death, St. Francis Xavier’s missionary work has brought him to Canada.

January 10

Be intentional about silence during Mass, Pope says

January 10, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis said Wednesday that moments of silence in the Mass should be intentional times of prayer, recollection and communion with God, rather than being viewed as times to just be quiet or not speak.

Faith in the City adopts "Hunger Games" look to help the poor

January 10, 2018

Toronto’s diverse faith community will do what ever it takes to catch Mayor John Tory’s attention and address poverty in the city — even dressing up like characters from The Hunger Games.

Flying Fathers: Next generation of hockey priests ready to hit the ice

January 10, 2018

It does not get more Canadian, or Catholic, than a hockey team made up of priests. Throw in a good comeback story and you have the makings of a Canadian classic.

Doctors set to fight global abortion policy

January 10, 2018

An ethics policy that demands doctors refer for abortion, even against their conscience, could become a global policy at the next general assembly of the World Medical Association in October.

Opioids in high schools on the rise

January 10, 2018

Ontario teens are drinking and smoking less than previous generations, but a survey shows another dangerous substance is quickly raising alarm bells: fentanyl.

Rise Up inspires students to evangelize from sea to sea

January 10, 2018

OTTAWA – There was a killer at the door when Immaculée Ilibagiza discovered how much trust she had in God.

January 11

The Register Archive: One day in the incredible life of Saint Brother André

January 11, 2018

As The Catholic Register marks its 125th year, we will dig into our archive to unearth interesting stories from the pages of the past. This week, we revisit St. André Bessette, the humble Holy Cross brother who was the prime mover in the building of St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal and is credited with countless healings through his devotion to St. Joseph. He died on Jan. 6, 1937 (his feast day is Jan. 7) at the age of 91 and was made a saint in 2010. The following article appeared in The Catholic Register on Aug. 25, 1927, shortly after Br. André turned 83 years old.

Pro-lifers go to court over federal summer jobs policy

January 11, 2018

OTTAWA – Faith-based groups and pro-life organizations are mobilizing to fight a new federal government policy to only give summer job grants to employers who endorse abortion.

Middle East leaders increase efforts to fight U.S. decision on Jerusalem

January 11, 2018

AMMAN, Jordan – Church and political leaders in the Middle East are intensifying efforts to combat U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral decision declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital and plans to move the U.S. embassy there.

New Canada Summer Jobs policy infringes on religious freedom, say Canada’s Catholic bishops

January 11, 2018

Canada’s Catholic bishops say the government’s new Canada Summer Jobs policy infringes on freedom of religion and freedom of conscience.

Speaking out: Relativism can damage society

January 11, 2018

I never knew relativism caused damage to society until I learned about it in a Grade 10 religion class last year. Since then, I have been discouraged about what I’ve seen happen in society.

Christians in Middle East face risky year

January 11, 2018

OTTAWA – As the new year dawns, the prospect of a peaceful future for Christians in the Middle East seems as remote as ever.