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June 2018

June 22

As illegal immigration woes rise, U.S. lawmakers can't agree on solutions

June 22, 2018

WASHINGTON – Bipartisan disagreement on how to fix the country's immigration system led to failure once again as lawmakers on Capitol Hill turned down one immigration bill June 21 and postponed a vote on a second proposal, which also has a slim opportunity of passing, until June 22.

Bishops, clergy in Middle East must not fall into sin of opulence, Pope says

June 22, 2018

VATICAN – Although the sin of war committed by nations has caused great suffering to Christians in the Middle East, the Catholic Church must bear in mind its own sins, Pope Francis said.

June 23

U.S. Justice Department brings sanctuary cities to Supreme Court

June 23, 2018

WASHINGTON – Sanctuary cities have been getting their day in court and might get their day in a bigger court if the Justice Department gets its wish.

God's word on Sunday: We all have a role in God’s plan

June 23, 2018

Nativity of John the Baptist (Year B) June 24 (Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80)

‘Compassionate Communities’ look to create wider dialogue about death

June 23, 2018

Death has lived in the shadows and been discussed in whispers for a very long time.

June 25

Ex-Vatican diplomat found guilty of distributing child pornography

June 25, 2018

VATICAN – A Vatican court found Msgr. Carlo Alberto Capella, a former staff member at the Vatican nunciature in Washington, guilty of possessing and distributing child pornography.

Priest’s temporary post turns into 42-year career

June 25, 2018

EDMONTON – When a young Fr. Martin Carroll first came to Canada from England to help with a shortage of priests, he wasn’t expecting to stay for long. That was 42 years ago.

The Register Archive: Regina Cyclone brings church to its knees

June 25, 2018

On June 30, 1912, a tornado dubbed the Regina Cyclone swept through the city and became the deadliest in Canadian history, killing 28 people. Much of the city was damaged or destroyed, prompting a front-page plea to The Register’s readers in the July 11, 1912 edition from a priest who experienced the storm first-hand:

Fire can’t destroy memories of iconic church in Thunder Bay

June 25, 2018

One of the iconic churches in Ontario’s north, Church of the Infant Jesus, was destroyed last month after a grass fire spread. The church, 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway, had been abandoned since 1997. After the fire, the local newspaper, the Anishinabek News, looked back on what the church had once meant for the community.

Sisters of St. Ann plan to keep their mission going amid shrinking numbers and climbing age

June 25, 2018

VICTORIA, B.C. – Over the past 160 years, the Sisters of St. Ann have taught thousands of students, treated thousands more patients, and multiplied social justice efforts in B.C.

Religions, governments must work for religious 'harmony', speakers say

June 25, 2018

ROME – Promoting and protecting religious freedom is a shared priority of the United States and the Vatican, said Callista Gingrich, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.

Marijuana use will still be a sin after becoming legal, bishops say

June 25, 2018

OTTAWA – Marijuana use across Canada may soon be legal in the eyes of the law, but it will remain a sin in the eyes of the Church, warn Canada’s bishops.

June 26

Baptism of infants violates human rights, former Irish president says

June 26, 2018

DUBLIN, Ireland – Former Irish President Mary McAleese has said that the baptism of infants is a form of coercion, calling on the Catholic Church to change its practice.

U.S. Supreme Court sides with pro-life pregnancy centres in California abortion case

June 26, 2018

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court blocked a California law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post information on programs to obtain and free or low-cost abortion on June 26.

Pope calls torture mortal sin, calling on Christians to help tortured victims

June 26, 2018

VATICAN – Calling torture a "mortal sin," Pope Francis called on Christians to help victims of this crime against human rights.

New Vatican appointments reflect Pope's desire for transparency

June 26, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis appointed Bishop Nunzio Galantino, 69, as president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, which handles the Vatican's investment portfolio and real estate holdings and serves as the Vatican employment office and procurement agency.

Parishioners in Kenya disappointed after priest suspended for rapping

June 26, 2018

RAPOGI, Kenya – Many parishioners at St. Monica Church in western Kenya are unhappy after their favorite priest was suspended for misconduct by the Diocese of Homa Bay.

Court upholds travel ban, says directive is within president's power

June 26, 2018

WASHINGTON – In a 5-4 decision June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump's travel ban on people entering the U.S. from some Muslim-majority countries, saying the president's action was within his power.

June 27

Duterte seeks collaboration with Philippine bishops after calling God 'stupid'

June 27, 2018

MANILA, Philippines – After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with the country’s bishops’ conference in an effort to repair relationships.

Faith is lived with gratitude, not slave-like duty, Pope says

June 27, 2018

VATICAN – God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.