May 2025

Archbishop Miller consoles a grieving city

‘Our lives are bound together’

Paul Schratz · May 8, 2025

In one of his last public acts before he retires later this month, an emotional Archbishop J. Michael Miller spoke at Holy Rosary Cathedral filled with uniformed first responders, political officials, faith leaders and grieving friends and family of victims of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy April 26, reminding them “that our lives are bound together and that we cannot face tragedy” as isolated individuals.

Moncton archdiocese sets path toward renewal

Quinton Amundson · May 8, 2025

Moncton Archbishop Guy Desrochers has urged staff, parish priests and their congregations to join him in committing their archdiocese to an ambitious renewal process.

Text by John Tomory to mark the Jubilee of Workers

Catholic Register Staff · May 8, 2025

A text by John Tomory to mark the Jubilee of Workers from May 1 to May 4, 2025.

Editorial

‘Love your enemies’

May 8, 2025

Catholics globally are understandably infuriated at U.S. President Donald Trump for laughing off a disgraceful AI-generated image of himself as the Pope.

Pray for those who love the sufferer

Blessed are the caregivers

Harry McAvoy · May 8, 2025

In addition to those who suffer with such frightening diseases, I pray for their loved ones and especially the spouse; who must live through the struggle, doing their best to keep loving, supporting and encouraging.

Bless this mess that is our Church

Elizabeth Scalia · May 8, 2025

One of the good things about a Catholic church is that it isn't respectable… You can find anyone in it, from duchesses to whores, from tramps to kings.

Some popes were elected unanimously, but 'acclamation' isn't an option now

Cindy Wooden · May 8, 2025

If the Holy Spirit is inspiring them, why do the cardinals need more than one ballot to elect a pope?

Renos uncover cathedral’s glorious past

Fresco rediscovered at Kingston cathedral

Luke Mandato · May 8, 2025

During extensive renovations for the Archdiocese of Kingston’s upcoming 200-year anniversary, St. Mary’s Cathedral uncovered a unique fresco dating as far back as the late 1870s.

Here's what happens after a new pope is elected

OSV News · May 8, 2025

What happens after the College of Cardinals elects a new pope? Quite a lot, both behind the scenes and in public.

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cindy Wooden · May 8, 2025

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.

White smoke; cardinals have elected a new pope!

Catholic Register Staff · May 8, 2025

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen by the 133 cardinal electors to guide the Church following the passing of Pope Francis April 21. He will assume the name Pope Leo XIV.

New Pope hangs over March for Life

Luke Mandato · May 8, 2025

As hundreds of Canadian pro-lifers filled Parliament Hill in Ottawa this morning for the 2025 National March for Life, it wasn't long before rumblings of sightings of white smoke in Rome began to spread through the crowd.

No debate, Loretto Abbey girls national champs

Trio perseveres to take top honours at Ethics Bowl

Luke Mandato · May 8, 2025

Three students from Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School in Toronto have been crowned this year’s High School Ethics Bowl National Champions after outlasting 300 of the country’s top high school debating teams.

Full text of 'Urbi at Orbi Blessing' by Pope Leo XIV

OSV News · May 8, 2025

The full text of the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing given by Pope Leo XIV after his election May 8, 2025.

CCCB welcomes our new Pope

Catholic Register Staff · May 8, 2025

Canada’s bishop have “rejoiced” in the naming of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV and are calling on Canadian Catholics to embrace the 267th Bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV: Peacemaker and openness in an historic name

Justin McLellan · May 8, 2025

Even before he stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and spoke May 8, Pope Leo XIV's choice of a name was a powerful statement.

Full text of first public homily of Pope Leo XIV

OSV News · May 9, 2025

Full text of the first public homily of Pope Leo XIV, given at a Mass for the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel May 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV calls for Christian witness in world that finds faith 'absurd'

Justin McLellan · May 9, 2025

Where Christians are "mocked, opposed, despised or at best tolerated and pitied" is where the Catholic Church's "missionary outreach is most desperately needed," Pope Leo XIV said in his first homily as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Give thanks to God for our blessings

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, May 11 to Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Lea Karen Kivi · May 9, 2025

The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, May 11 to Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Ministry explores 'Life Giving Wounds'

Luke Mandato · May 9, 2025

Children of divorced or separated parents can mend their wounds through faith as Life Giving Wounds’ Toronto chapter hosts its third annual retreat May 16-18 at St. Augustine’s Seminary.