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April 2018

April 11

Pope reaffirms missionaries' mandate to knock on hearts

April 11, 2018

VATICAN – As a sign that God's mercy cannot be limited, Pope Francis has recommissioned his special army of priests charged with bringing that divine mercy to everyone.

Vatican announces consistory to approve canonizations

April 11, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve several canonizations, the Vatican announced.

Recipient of papal medal banks on Serra's future as oncoming president

April 11, 2018

Of course Mario Biscardi was given prior notice that he was to receive the highest honour the Vatican bestows on any layperson.

Jesuit students set to ‘roll up their sleeves’ in next formation step

April 11, 2018

Erik Sorensen got his first job at 12, shovelling snow for an apartment building in his hometown of Red Deer, Alta. In high school he worked in a grocery store stacking cans and filling up the bins of potatoes.

Priest's mission to the Great White North demonstrates need for more clergy

April 11, 2018

Mission work is not just about humanitarian aid in developing countries. There are missions that exist in our own backyard.

Pontifical Commission for Latin America proposes synod on women

April 11, 2018

VATICAN – The Catholic Church in Latin America must recognize and appreciate the role of women and end the practice of using them solely as submissive laborers in the parish, said members of a pontifical commission.

Pope apologizes for 'serious mistakes' in judging Chilean abuse cases

April 11, 2018

VATICAN – In a letter to the bishops of Chile, Pope Francis apologized for underestimating the seriousness of the sexual abuse crisis in the country following a recent investigation into allegations concerning Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno.

April 12

Laurier hosts open dialogue on a ‘closed’ debate

April 12, 2018

There’s no question abortion is a divisive issue. But both pro-life and pro-choice sides can at least agree on one thing — having a civil debate is important.

Speaking Out: Living by example of Bl. Pier Giorgio

April 12, 2018

As I approach the end of my time in university, I have been doing a lot of thinking about those who have played an important role in my life through these years. Among those who have supported, inspired and encouraged me, one who stands out is Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati.

USCCB migration chairman agrees with U.S. bishops concerned by border troops

April 12, 2018

WASHINGTON – The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration committee said April 11 he agrees with concerns raised issued by U.S. bishops on the southern border about President Donald Trump's call to deploy National Guard troops to the region.

Killer robots will make war even more inhumane, Vatican official says

April 12, 2018

VATICAN – Allowing for the development and use of fully automated lethal weapons systems would make warfare even more inhumane and undermine efforts to achieve peace through dialogue, not an arms race, a Vatican representative said.

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: My piano keeps my life in tune

April 12, 2018

There is a special type of panic that is reserved for watching your piano being maneuvered up three flights of stairs.

Peter Stockland: Will Canada follow the Middle East's eviction of Christians?

April 12, 2018

Carl Hétu has watched the disappearance of Christians in the Middle East by the thousands. Lately, he’s begun to wonder if he’s seeing it begin in Canada, too.

Chilean abuse victims welcome Pope's apology, call for zero tolerance

April 12, 2018

SANTIAGO, Chile – Victims of clergy sexual abuse welcomed Pope Francis' letter in which he apologized for underestimating the seriousness of the crisis in Chile.

Letters are an escape for man serving life in prison

April 12, 2018

A year ago, The Catholic Register printed an article of mine about writing to condemned prisoners.

April 13

Be careful of the freedom you seek, lest you become a slave of the world, Pope says

April 13, 2018

VATICAN – Christian freedom is being free from worldly ambition, fashion and passion and being open to God's will, Pope Francis said.

Charles Lewis: It’s a bumpy road to finding true peace

April 13, 2018

What is peace? What does it mean in the Christian sense?

London council sets up buffer zone around abortion clinic

April 13, 2018

YORK, England – A London council has become the first local authority in the UK to approve a buffer zone around an abortion clinic.

Zuckerberg apologizes for 'mistake' of blocking Catholic content on Facebook

April 13, 2018

WASHINGTON – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questions from lawmakers about his company’s censorship of Catholic content during his two-day congressional hearing following the revelation that millions of Facebook users’ personal data had been compromised.

Catholic activist jailed for subversion of Vietnamese communist state

April 13, 2018

HA TINH, Vietnam – A court in central Vietnam has jailed a Catholic activist after convicting her of subverting the communist state, ucanews.com reported.