May 2025

In Ukraine, ‘demand for Canadian kindness’ grows

Charles Lewis · May 3, 2025

Register columnist Charles Lewis sat down with Valeriy Kostyuk is the executive director of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) to discuss the three+ years of war that have engulfed Ukraine.

The gift of Catholic education

Catholic schools are called to bring hope to a world that despises theological virtue

John Kostoff · May 4, 2025

As we prepare to celebrate Catholic Education Week, we are reminded that the answers have changed since the inception of Catholic schools.

Creation, Last Judgment, stoves: Workers ready Sistine Chapel for conclave

Cindy Wooden · May 4, 2025

The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel usually top the "must see" list of visitors to Rome and the Vatican.

Catholic chaplain an unsung hero of WWII

London diocese honours wartime service of Fr. Dalton

Quinton Amundson · May 4, 2025

Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, flourishing his “V for Victory” hand gesture to a crowd of 50,000 from the balcony of the Ministry of Health building in London, England.

At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 5, 2025

On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the late pontiff was remembered as someone who was determined to live out the mission entrusted to him and serve others, even when his health deteriorated.

Final preparations, discussions underway before conclave begins

Cindy Wooden · May 5, 2025

As members of the College of Cardinals met May 5, all 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope had arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said.

In final pre-conclave meetings, cardinals discuss war, dialogue

Justin McLellan · May 6, 2025

With less than 48 hours until the beginning of the conclave, the cardinals who will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope discussed war, the need for dialogue and the role of the pope in fostering it.

A prayer for wisdom, faith in choosing a pope

Catholic Register Staff · May 6, 2025

As the conclave to elect the 267th successor of St. Peter approaches, Canada's bishops urge the faithful to join the cardinals in prayer that they may be able to hear God’s voice and discern His will.

Pro-life champions honoured by March for Life

Anna Farrow · May 6, 2025

National March for Life organizers have chosen to dedicate this year’s pro-life march to constitutional lawyers Carol Crosson and Albertos Polizogopoulos.

Vatican security for conclave 'sets a gold standard' for organizations, says expert

Gina Christian · May 7, 2025

The Vatican's approach to security protocols for the papal conclave "sets a gold standard for organizations handling sensitive decisions," security expert and author Theresa Payton told OSV News.

As conclave begins, it's business as usual at the Vatican … sort of

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 7, 2025

In Rome, the conclave is the talk of the town: from speculation over a morning espresso about who will be the next pope to taxi drivers complaining about how roadblocks have made their work even more difficult.

Youth want voice heard by next pope

Luke Mandato · May 7, 2025

As Catholics worldwide turn their attention to the impending conclave as the Church seeks to elect its 267th pontiff, one curious group of onlookers in particular is keeping a close watch.

All the Pope’s women

Francis’ legacy is shaping the next chapter of the Church: one open to all

Ines San Martin · May 7, 2025

While much of the world’s attention is on what will happen in the Sistine Chapel and the men who began choosing the Church’s next leader May 7, the enduring legacy of Pope Francis is seen in the women whose voices helped shape — and carry forward — his vision.

Choose the pope the world needs, dean urges cardinals before conclave

Carol Glatz · May 7, 2025

At Mass before the conclave that will elect the next pope, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose the shepherd the church and all of humanity need "at this difficult and complex and tormented" turning point in history.

Conclave underway as world awaits new pope

Luke Mandato · May 7, 2025

As members of the College of Cardinals joined together in solemn reverence for the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff at St. Peter’s Basilica this morning, a resounding clash of thunder tore through the Roman sky, shattering the mystical silence that enveloped crowds and symbolically igniting the conclave’s official start with lively anticipation.

Conclave: First ballot fails to elect pope

Justin McLellan · May 8, 2025

As expected, the 133 cardinals who entered the Sistine Chapel May 7 failed to elect the next pope on their first ballot.

A morning of black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney

Carol Glatz · May 8, 2025

The 133 cardinals who entered the conclave failed to reach a two-thirds supermajority of at least 89 votes to elect a new pope during their morning session May 8.

Pro-lifers make electoral gains with 90 MPs to sit in House

Quinton Amundson · May 8, 2025

Canada’s pro-life community is expressing trepidation about the fate of preborn children and end-of-life care under a Mark Carney Liberal government, but is also consoled by the electoral gains made in the April 28 federal election.

For Carney, now the work begins

Quinton Amundson · May 8, 2025

Following a May 27 speech from the throne delivered by King Charles III, the 45th Canadian Parliament, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney will get to legislative work.

Archbishop Miller reflects on his 18 years in Vancouver

Nicholas Elbers · May 8, 2025

“It’s been the great blessing of my life to be able to exercise the priestly ministry as a bishop and to be able to do so with you,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller told hundreds of Catholics at a dinner celebrating his priesthood and his time as Archbishop of Vancouver.