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January 2018

January 17

Speaking out: Offering my gifts at Sunday Mass

January 17, 2018

I believe it is natural for people to go through a period where they don’t feel the desire or the need to go to Church.

Irish bishop recalls Cranberries' musician for her faith, inspiration

January 17, 2018

DUBLIN – The Cranberries' frontwoman, Dolores O'Riordan, has been described as a woman of soul and courage by the bishop of Limerick, where she honed her musical talent at a Catholic school in the 1980s.

Christians must convert to ecumenism, cardinal says

January 17, 2018

VATICAN – To be effective evangelizers, the Catholic Church and other Christian churches must constantly undergo their own conversion to a stronger commitment to Christian unity, said Cardinal Kurt Koch, the Vatican's chief ecumenist.

Division, segregation a threat to humanity, Pope tells indigenous people

January 17, 2018

TEMUCO, Chile – Celebrating Mass in a land steeped in indigenous history and culture, Pope Francis said the greatest threat facing humanity is the stifling of differences driven by the idea that some cultures are better than others.

Watchdog to investigate complaints about overseas Canadian mining companies

January 17, 2018

A 20-year fight for government oversight of Canadian mining companies overseas has resulted in an watchdog who will soon have power to independently investigate human rights abuses.

Charles Lewis: Priests take the plunge into a heroic mission

January 17, 2018

Earlier this month I attended the funeral of Msgr. Gregory Haddock, a priest of Opus Dei. The homilist at St. Michael’s Cathedral said pain had been Fr. Greg’s constant companion, but he never complained. Parkinson’s disease slowly ended his life.

January 18

Pope challenges Chilean youth to ask, 'What would Christ do?'

January 18, 2018

SANTIAGO, Chile – Pope Francis challenged young Chileans, telling them to always ask themselves, "What would Christ do in my place?"

Group of bishops hear concerns from Israelis and Palestinians

January 18, 2018

QUBEIBEH, West Bank – The entrance into this small Palestinian village encircled by the Israeli security barrier and settlements is through a series of bleak and darkened underpasses.

Four Canadian bishops selected for 2018 Youth Synod

January 18, 2018

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have elected four bishops — two English and two French — to represent the Canadian Church at the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod.

Love is in the airplane: Pope marries couple on flight during Chilean trip

January 18, 2018

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO IQUIQUE, Chile – Love was literally in the air as Pope Francis performed an impromptu wedding ceremony at 36,000 feet aboard his flight in Chile.

January 19

Pope in Peru expected to revisit themes addressed in Chile

January 19, 2018

LIMA, Peru – Pope Francis was greeted by the Peruvian president, the country's bishops, a military honour guard and a children's orchestra on his arrival in Peru on Jan. 18. During his visit, he will meet with Amazonian indigenous people from three countries, visit a neighbourhood devastated by flooding early last year, and pray in the place of Peru's greatest popular religious devotion.

Pro-life advocates prepare for implementation of abortion bubble zone on Feb. 1

January 19, 2018

OTTAWA – Pro-life advocates are making plans to address a new law in Ontario that will create “bubble zones” around abortion facilities and likely force the National March for Life in Ottawa to find a new route.

Church celebrates ‘blessings’ of refugees

January 19, 2018

The enduring and growing relationship between Toronto’s Catholics and refugees has created a “rich mix of people” in the city’s churches, says Toronto Auxiliary Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick.

Parish priests subscribe to the digital age

January 19, 2018

As more people begin to congregate in digital public squares, the Church’s shepherds are looking for more ways to tend to their flock online. Luckily, there is an app for that — actually, many apps.

The Register Archive: Pope John Paul II makes historic visit to Canada

January 19, 2018

To mark The Register’s 125th year, we are digging into our archive to re-publish interesting stories from the pages of our past. As Pope Francis winds up his visit to Chile and Peru, we take a look back at another papal visit — the first one ever to Canada. Here is an excerpt from The Register article on Pope John Paul II’s first day on Canadian soil, Sept. 9, 1984.

January 20

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: My 2018 includes less time with my phone

January 20, 2018

Spending more time with family, making forgiveness a habit and being less judgmental could help you make good on one of the most popular 2018 New Year’s resolutions.

God's Word on Sunday: God is about compassion, not vengeance

January 20, 2018

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 21 (Year B) Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 25; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20

Every child 'a precious gift from God,' Trump says at March for Life rally

January 20, 2018

WASHINGTON – In remarks broadcast to the March for Life from the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump said that his administration "will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life."

'Machismo' culture blinds women's leading role in society, Pope says

January 20, 2018

PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru – Society cannot look the other way and allow a culture that demeans the dignity of women to persist, Pope Francis said.

Pope calls for church with 'Amazonian and indigenous' face

January 20, 2018

PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru – Pope Francis called on indigenous people of the Amazon to work with missionaries and bishops to shape a church with an "Amazonian and indigenous" face.