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Catholic Register Staff · January 15, 2025
Cardinal Francis Leo has been appointed a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Legislative Texts.
In new autobiography, ‘old man’ Pontiff urges people to look to future with hope
Cindy Wooden · January 15, 2025
While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be Pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.
OSV News · January 15, 2025
Teresian Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas from Brazil has become the world’s oldest person, reaching 116 years and 210 days.
‘Act in courage even to the shedding of the blood’
Joshua Ben Joseph · January 16, 2025
“Usque ad Effusionem Sanguinis” (even to the shedding of blood), proclaimed Toronto’s Cardinal Frank Leo, urging 1,000 faithful who joined him in St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica Jan. 15 to stand in “fearless witness” for their faith.
Most await results of tax deadline extension on 2024 giving
Quinton Amundson · January 16, 2025
Seven days after the federal government announced on Dec. 30 that the deadline would be extended so that non-profit donations would be eligible for 2024 tax support up until Feb. 28, 2025, Justin Trudeau prorogued Parliament on Jan. 6.
Editorial
Catholic Register Editorial · January 16, 2025
It is neither the place nor the desire of The Catholic Register to mouth off in the mode of political partisanship. But being Catholic, we are justified in piping up about death and resurrection.
Catholic Register Staff · January 16, 2025
Text for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Cheryl-Ann Smith · January 16, 2025
The woman had come to the end. She had barely escaped from her country with her life, and was reeling from the profound rejection of her people. Miraculously, she and her husband had made their way to Canada, but he compounded the rejection through constant infidelities.
Leah Perrault · January 16, 2025
January in Saskatchewan brings cold, clear days with hoar frost and ice crystals catching light in the air.
The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, January 19 to Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Lea Karen Kivi · January 16, 2025
Fredrick Nzwili · January 16, 2025
Amid what a Catholic charity called "unimaginable" suffering of civilians trapped in civil war brutality in Sudan, the United States declared that one of the fighting factions is committing genocide in the country and slapped sanctions on its leader.
Junno Arocho Esteves · January 16, 2025
As news spread of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reactions from religious leaders in the region expressed hopes for peace in the Holy Land, concern for the safety of hostages as well as the people of the Gaza Strip for the past 15 months.
Carol Glatz · January 16, 2025
To ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, transparent and responsible manner in Vatican City State, the city-state governor's office has released a set of guidelines on AI, which will be followed by new laws and regulations.
Church on the Street
Put out into the deep
Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · January 17, 2025
In the years I have had a ministry to the street people, I cannot say I have cured a single person. But I do believe that with the presence of Jesus, many have been healed and have managed to get off the streets because they have received new hope and courage to fight their addiction.
Matthew Marquardt · January 17, 2025
Canadians are likely to face our next federal election within a few months or even weeks. Given the number of challenges facing Canada and the world, now is the time for us to start thinking carefully about how we will approach that election.
Susan Korah · January 17, 2025
The resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and the prorogation of Parliament may have postponed a non-confidence vote and an immediate election, but has not averted the risk of certain organizations losing their charitable status.
Much is pointing us toward God
Quinton Amundson · January 17, 2025
Bobby Angel knows the “postmodern genie is out of the bottle” and cannot be undone.
Canadian Catholic News · January 17, 2025
The 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the Archdiocese of Vancouver arrives with two special emphases: the Year of Jubilee and the Canadian bishops’ new strategic plan to strengthen ecumenical and interfaith initiatives across the country.
Catholic Register Staff · January 17, 2025
Christians of all denominations are invited to mark the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 19 with a Greater Toronto-wide service at North City Church in Woodbridge, northwest of the city.
Quinton Amundson · January 18, 2025
Initially, Fr. David Bellusci, O.P. was simply interested in learning about Pier Giorgio Frassati’s journey toward joining the Third Order of Saint Dominic and why he is “Blessed.”