January 2025

North of 60 overcomes obstacles

Quinton Amundson · January 18, 2025

Teamwork and ingenuity prevailed over a number of unprecedented obstacles in 2024 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's (SSVP) annual North of 60 campaign in western Canada, said the program's president.

As ceasefire starts, first Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners return home

Judith Sudilovsky · January 20, 2025

Starting at 4 p.m. on Jan. 19, crowds of Israelis arrived at what has become known as Hostages Square in the centre of Tel Aviv to support the hostage families and watch the release screened on the giant screen in the square.

God responds generously to people's shortcomings, Pope Francis says at Angelus

Carol Glatz · January 20, 2025

God responds to the shortcomings of the faithful with his superabundance, Pope Francis said.

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States

Kate Scanlon · January 20, 2025

Donald Trump was sworn in for a second, nonconsecutive term in the White House Jan. 20, becoming the nation's 47th president four years after he left office as its 45th.

Canadian sisters to lead 'Life Fest' conference

Joanna Kozakiewicz · January 21, 2025

A crew of former Canadians will help lead a Sisters of Life festival at George Mason University in Virginia this week, including an Orillia native who will co-emcee the event.

Pride flag affixed to crucifix in classroom

Board had offending flag removed as per policy

Quinton Amundson · January 21, 2025

Campaign Life Coalition is sounding the alarm after learning that the Progress Pride flag was displayed affixed to a crucifix in a Catholic elementary school in December.

Wisdom, strength, humility focus of Inauguration prayers

Maria Wiering · January 21, 2025

As Catholics prayed across the United States for President Donald Trump as he was sworn in as the nation’s 47th president Jan. 20, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York was in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington offering an opening prayer.

Canadians stand with call on Trump to free imprisoned pro-lifers

Quinton Amundson · January 21, 2025

Leaders of Canada’s pro-life community stand in solidarity with the Thomas More Society in calling on U.S. President Donald Trump to fully and unconditionally pardon 21 American pro-lifers prosecuted, convicted and, in some cases, imprisoned by former president Joe Biden’s Department of Justice.

The Catholic or the Davos Man?

Mark Carney straddles two divides: man of faith and global elite

Anna Farrow · January 22, 2025

On Jan. 16, Mark Carney launched his campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party. If successful, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada would become the 11th Catholic prime minister of Canada.

Church leaders pledge migrant support

David Agren · January 22, 2025

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reassured migrants in his archdiocese that reports of a possible mass deportation by a new administration in Washington that would target the Chicago area “wound us deeply.”

Analysis

Getting the Holy Land narrative right

Baruch Frydman-Kohl and Richard Marceau · January 23, 2025

The Dalai Lama reminds us, “The very nature (of war) is one of tragedy and suffering.” This is true for both active combatants and civilians. The loss of one life is too many. This is certainly where both of us stand.

Artsakh refugees still struggling

Survivors of disastrous war long for their homeland

Susan Korah · January 23, 2025

Siranush Sargsyan is an Armenian journalist who lived through the horrors of the ethnic cleansing of her people, the sudden attack on her homeland, Artsakh, by neighbouring Azerbaijan and the ensuing flight of nearly the entire population of Artsakh (also known as Nagorno-Karabakh) in September 2023.

Pilgrimages are 'safe,' Holy Land church leaders say, telling pilgrims: 'We're waiting for you'

Judith Sudilovsky · January 23, 2025

Catholic leaders in the Holy Land called on Christian pilgrims to return to the region following the implementation of the long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Trump pardons 23 pro-life activists convicted of FACE Act violations

Kurt Jensen · January 23, 2025

On the eve of the national March for Life rally in Washington, President Donald Trump announced Jan. 23 he was issuing pardons for 23 protesters arrested for violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinics (FACE) Act.

Pride flag won't fly at Dufferin-Peel board

Quinton Amundson · January 23, 2025

In a 10-1 vote, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) trustees upheld its policy of not flying the Progress Pride flag outside school facilities with three flagpoles during June.

Editorial

Be pilgrims on digital journey

Sister Hosea Rupprecht · January 23, 2025

The Jubilee Year 2025 is upon us, and Pope Francis has asked that we all attempt to be “pilgrims of hope” to witness to the love and power of Jesus Christ in the world today. What does that mean in practical terms? How am I to be a pilgrim of hope to the world?

A blog post by Fr. Matthew M. Durham sharing his insights on ‘HopeLine’

Catholic Register Staff · January 23, 2025

A blog post by Fr. Matthew M. Durham, the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation, sharing his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint Elizabeth Foundation.

Turn our attention to God so He’ll attend to us

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week: Sunday, January 26 to Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Lea Karen Kivi · January 24, 2025

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week: Sunday, January 26 to Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Scholar's talks highlight Nostra Aetate's positivity

Pope Paul VI's declaration has opened all kinds of doors to inter-religious dialogue, says Murray Watson

Quinton Amundson · January 24, 2025

Dr. Murray Watson has delivered many lectures about the Vatican II declaration Nostra Aetate as an adult faith educator, university professor and interreligious activist.

Seminar casts Catholic eye on AI

Quinton Amundson · January 24, 2025

Hundreds of Canadian Catholic and public schools across the country ended 2024 victimized by a widespread cyber-attack breach of the PowerSchool student information system.