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June 2018

June 14

The Register Archive: A free Mandela brings message to Canadians

June 14, 2018

Just four months after being released from a South African prison in 1990, Nelson Mandela, the country’s future president, was in the midst of an international tour, visiting countries that had supported the long fight for his release and against South Africa’s apartheid policies. Canada was one of those stops, as reported by Tonia Desiato in The Register of June 30, 1990.

Defend, protect migrants rather than suspect them, Pope says

June 14, 2018

VATICAN – Migrants seeking a better life in other countries must not be viewed with suspicion but rather defended and protected, no matter their status, Pope Francis said.

David Mulroney: We must renew our ‘Catholic weirdness’

June 14, 2018

After three years as president of the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto, David Mulroney steps down June 30. The long-time diplomat and former ambassador to China reflects on his time at St. Michael’s and the direction of Catholic education.

Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo: At the core of Tolkien is a dedication to faith

June 14, 2018

It’s big news for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien that Amazon has made a billion-dollar commitment to bring to television a five-season series based on the epic Lord of the Rings fantasy saga.

Glen Argan: Reconciliation by traditional dance

June 14, 2018

Words are rarely enough. Actions speak louder than words. When we want to restore a broken relationship, a simple “I’m sorry” or even a long, detailed apology may not suffice. More is required.

Papal trip to Geneva marks 'new spring' in ecumenism

June 14, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis' one-day pilgrimage to Geneva will mark another major ecumenical moment in his papacy.

Saudi-led assault to have 'catastrophic impact' on Yemeni families, Catholic aid agency says

June 14, 2018

AMMAN, Jordan – The Saudi-led coalition's assault on Hodeida, Yemen's main port city, will have a "catastrophic impact" on the ability of relief groups to get food, medicine and other aid to vulnerable Yemeni families in urgent need of assistance, a Catholic aid agency warned.

Editorial: A game changer

June 14, 2018

Sport is a pervasive phenomenon of 21st-century culture. Therefore, asked the Vatican, “how could the Church not be interested?”

June 15

Many women have become slaves of 'throwaway culture', Pope says

June 15, 2018

VATICAN – Exploiting women or treating them like objects is a sin against God, Pope Francis said.

Scientists, believers should admit how little they know, Pope says

June 15, 2018

VATICAN – Scientists and people of faith always must admit they don't know everything, and they must never be afraid to explore and discover more, Pope Francis told astronomy students and experts.

Supreme Court decision on Trinity Western delivers severe blow to religious freedom, say advocates

June 15, 2018

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions on Trinity Western University’s (TWU) proposed law school have delivered a severe blow to religious freedom, say advocates.

Father's Day: Stepping in to fill a father's role

June 15, 2018

VANCOUVER – Katherine Babcock was in college studying toward an arts degree when she found out she was pregnant. The child's father, her best friend of 10 years, could not cope with the news.

June 16

Nigerian bishop promotes dialogue Muslims and Christians after years of violence

June 16, 2018

VANCOUVER – In the 23 years since Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama became a bishop, he has not taken one day off from promoting dialogue and peace between Christians and Muslims.

God's word on Sunday: We can foster growth of God’s kingdom

June 16, 2018

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 17 (Year B) Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34

Pope says abortion of sick, disabled children is Nazi mentality

June 16, 2018

VATICAN – In a speech to a family association Saturday, Pope Francis again stressed that God's vision of the family is between a man and a woman, and compared the abortion of children who are sick or disabled to a Nazi mentality.

June 18

South Korean bishops call on Catholics to pray novena after historic summits

June 18, 2018

SEOUL, South Korea – Following two historic summits involving North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s bishops are calling on Catholics to pray a novena for nine specific intentions for the Korean peninsula June 17 - 25.

Nearly 500 British priests sign statement supporting 'Humanae Vitae' teaching on contraception

June 18, 2018

MANCHESTER, England – Nearly 500 British priests have signed a statement in support of the papal encyclical that forbade married couples from using contraception.

Robert Brehl: Nicaragua's Ortega has become the tyrant he once opposed

June 18, 2018

Thirty years ago I was in Nicaragua as Daniel Ortega’s first presidency was approaching its best-before date. Apart from a trip to the Holy Land, it was the most inspirational trip of my life because of the people I met, the hardships they endured at the hands of the Americans, and the hopes and dreams that filled their hearts.

June 19

Register staff wins 13 newspaper awards

June 19, 2018

When it comes to reporting on ecumenical and interfaith issues, no one in English North America does it better than The Catholic Register.

U.S. bishops condemn separation, detention of migrant children

June 19, 2018

WASHINGTON – From Denver to New York City, the U.S. Catholic bishops have joined a chorus of organizations, institutions and high-profile individuals urging the Trump administration to stop separating children from their parents as they seek respite in the U.S. from dire conditions in their home countries, largely in Central America.