November 2019

Bob Brehl: Eucharist ‘is not a prize for the perfect’

November 13, 2019

Denying the Eucharist to U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden out on the hustings last month set off new “wafer wars” that spilled across the border, rekindling painful memories for at least one Canadian politician.

Pope Francis meets with Anglican archbishop at Vatican

November 13, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, said they would travel together to South Sudan if the country's leaders fulfill their promise to form a transitional government by late February.

Editorial: Take the next step

November 14, 2019

An emphatic defence of religious freedom by Ontario politicians was almost enough to set bells ringing at churches — and mosques, synagogues and temples — across the province.

Readers Speak Out: November 17, 2019

November 14, 2019

Incompatible vocations Re: Synod gives hope to Canada’s North (Nov. 10): Two years ago, The Catholic Register published an article about Fr. Issa Maamar, a priest in the Greek-Melkite Church who was forced to leave Syria to protect his family. Priests in the Greek-Melkite Church are allowed to marry. Torn between leaving his people and protecting his family, he explained: “If I was alone, I would not have decided to leave, but because I had a family and I wanted to protect them, I had to make this decision.”

Sr. Kenny: The good doctor

November 14, 2019

When Archbishop Anthony Mancini of Halifax-Yarmouth visits his old friend Sr. Nuala Kenny, he likes to find a chair and get comfortable.

Hong Kong protesters arrested in Catholic church

November 14, 2019

HONG KONG, China (CNA) -- Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have continued to escalate into violence, with many apparent incidents of forceful police tactics, including at a Catholic church, caught on camera and uploaded to social media.

Pope Francis calls on leaders, tech giants to protect children online

November 14, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- While digital technologies have led to advancements in communication and education, they also have led to the exploitation of children on the internet, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis appoints Spanish Jesuit to lead Secretariat for the Economy

November 14, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis tapped a Spanish Jesuit priest with a background in economics to head the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy.

Glen Argan: In search of a moral conscience

November 14, 2019

The issue of the right to freedom of conscience will not go away. In fact, it may be the defining issue of our time.

Conscience rights battle wages on several fronts

November 15, 2019

As Alberta debates a private member’s bill to protect conscience rights for doctors and other health care providers, Ontario’s government is saying little about a lack of protection for doctors forced to provide referrals for assisted suicide, abortion and other procedures.

Facing down poverty

November 15, 2019

You would think people might notice the poor.

Catechism will be updated to include ecological sins, Pope Francis says

November 15, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Following through on a proposal made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, Pope Francis said there are plans to include a definition of ecological sins in the church's official teaching.

Chile bishops urge talks to end protests

November 15, 2019

LIMA, Peru -- Chile's bishops called for national dialogue and an end to the violence that has wracked the country for the past month.

Pope Francis' cousin, missionary in Thailand, will serve as his translator

November 15, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' translator in Thailand will be someone familiar with the nuances and colloquialisms of his Argentine Spanish because she grew up speaking it with him.

Week of Nov 15, 2019

November 15, 2019

Peter Stockland: Religious bigotry born of ignorance

November 15, 2019

Alberta MP Garnett Genuis was right when he blamed “anti-Catholic bigotry” for the current attacks on Conservative leader Andrew Scheer.

Poverty and giving has a long history

November 16, 2019

Poverty isn’t always misfortune or bad luck. Sometimes it’s a vocation.

Community rallies behind teacher

November 16, 2019

Angelina Santaromita Villa has always been one to step up when someone needed help. Now her friends, family and colleagues are returning the favour.

Parties fan anti-Catholic flames, MP charges

November 16, 2019

OTTAWA -- An Alberta Conservative MP accused other political parties of playing a dangerous game by trying to smear federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer by implying there is something sinister about him being a practising Catholic.

Ontario’s long-term care needs urgent fix: report

November 16, 2019

OTTAWA -- A new report by a faith-based think tank says the long-term care system in Ontario is failing those who live in long-term care facilities and the workers who take care of them.