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July 2018

July 24

Cardinal Tagle laments deaths of innocent people in Philippines

July 24, 2018

MANILA, Philippines – A teary-eyed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila lamented the deaths of innocent people killed since Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office.

Peter Stockland: New Catholic hymnal nothing to sing about

July 24, 2018

Proof that the Church has no shyness about irony is affirmed by news that Canada’s new Catholic hymnal will be unleashed during Lent two years hence.

Cathy Majtenyi: Ontario strikes big blow against a healthy world

July 24, 2018

It’s the timing that makes Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cap-and-trade announcement particularly ironic.

July 25

Cardinal O'Malley: 'Specific actions' needed now to address claims against Cardinal McCarrick

July 25, 2018

BOSTON – Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley called for "three specific actions" to immediately address allegations of sexual abuse of minors and "sexual improprieties" with seminarians made against Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, starting with "a fair and rapid adjudication of these accusations."

The Register Archives: Ailing Pope lives up to his WYD promise

July 25, 2018

Despite declining health, Pope John Paul II made good on his promise on July 23, 1984 by stepping off a plane in Toronto to attend World Youth Day celebrations. The Register covered every angle of the massive event, including the Pope’s arrival at Pearson airport, as Christl Dabu reported in the paper’s special World Youth Day 2002 edition:

Chilean cardinal called to testify for suspected sex abuse cover-up

July 25, 2018

VATICAN – The Chilean prosecutor's office has issued a subpoena to Cardinal Riccardo Ezzati of Santiago regarding his role in the alleged cover-up of sexual abuse by members of the clergy.

Danforth community bring prayers and support for shooting victims

July 25, 2018

Memorials continue to grow as Cardinal Thomas Collins asks for prayers for the victims of a shooting spree on Toronto's Danforth Ave. on July 22 that claimed three lives, including a 10-year-old girl.

China's government-aligned bishops release 'Sinicization' plan

July 25, 2018

BEIJING, China – Continuing a controversial plan, Chinese bishops allied with the government have told dioceses to prepare local versions of a “Sinicization” program to bring the Catholic Church more in-line with the government’s understanding of Chinese culture, society and politics.

South Sudanese religious leaders say dialogue, trust critical to long-term peace

July 25, 2018

NAIROBI, Kenya – As South Sudanese peace negotiations tackled the last outstanding issues, church leaders called for genuine dialogue, healing and trust building, so that politicians have the will to implement a peace pact.

'Bishop of the Wheelchair' seen as a good shepherd for ex-Khmer Rouge

July 25, 2018

BATTAMBANG, Cambodia – Within weeks of the collapse of the final remnants of the Khmer Rouge in late 1998, Jesuit Father Enrique Figaredo visited some of the movement's last-standing cadres after hearing they needed assistance.

July 26

Belgium euthanized three children in the past two years

July 26, 2018

BRUSSELS, Belgium – A recent government report revealed that in 2016 and 2017, three minors were euthanized in Belgium, amid a profound rise in the number of individuals legally procuring their own deaths.

Amid rising tension between Church and government, two churches desecrated in Nicaragua

July 26, 2018

JINOTEGA, Nicaragua – Two churches in the Diocese of Jinotega in northern Nicaragua have been desecrated in the past week, amid rising tensions between the Church and the government of president Daniel Ortega.

Philippine clergy, advocates say human rights dying under President Duterte

July 26, 2018

MANILIA, Philippines – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned the public during his third State of the Nation address July 23 that his two-year war on drugs would become even "more chilling" in the coming days.

Sister battles consequences of Canadian mining in Latin America

July 26, 2018

Talking about theology and mining in the same breath is not uncommon in Latin America.

Whistler church has its roots in skiers’ chapel

July 26, 2018

WHISTLER, B.C. – The season has shifted gears from skiing to hiking in Whistler. For a small community in the resort municipality, a season of celebration has also just begun.

Tiny parish in Alberta is filled with big hearts

July 26, 2018

Edmonton – Parishioners in Rivière Qui Barre, a tiny hamlet northwest of Edmonton, are celebrating a major achievement after completing a $50,000 renovation to their church building over the past year.

July 27

Cardinal Ouellet celebrates fifty years of priesthood, reminds Canada to be mindful of refugees

July 27, 2018

STE.-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRE, Quebec – Cardinal Marc Ouellet called upon Canadians to be mindful of the needs of migrants and refugees during a Mass celebrating the feast of St. Anne.

July 28

Pope Francis accepts Cardinal McCarrick's resignation as cardinal

July 28, 2018

VATICAN – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the College of Cardinals of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, and has ordered him to maintain "a life of prayer and penance" until a canonical trial examines accusations that he sexually abused minors.

God's word on Sunday: Miracles happen with total trust in God

July 28, 2018

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 29 (Year B) 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15

July 30

Dozens of Argentinians protest in favour of abortion rights

July 30, 2018

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Dozens of women clad in outfits reminiscent of “The Handmaid’s Tale” took to the streets of Buenos Aires Wednesday to protest for legalized abortion, the AP reported.