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Carol Glatz · May 26, 2025
Celebrating his first Mass in Rome's diocesan cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion is built primarily "on our knees," through prayer and a constant commitment to conversion.
Catholic News Service · May 26, 2025
Pope Leo XIV called attention to two important events that fell on May 24: the day of prayer for Catholics in China and the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment.
Portugal Cove church St. John's archdiocese property
Quinton Amundson · May 26, 2025
Holy Rosary Church in Portugal Cove South is rightfully owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John’s (RCESJ), not the fishing town’s residents, ruled a Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador justice on May 21.
“Oh no, not again!” That is the initial reaction Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Canada provided to the strong possibility of a second Canada Post strike in half a year.
Susan Korah · May 28, 2025
The Speech from the Throne — delivered by King Charles III May 27 to open the latest session of Parliament under the Liberals and Prime Minister Mark Carney — was a powerful assertion of Canada’s identity as distinct political, social and cultural entity.
Analysis
Anna Farrow · May 28, 2025
Quebec’s Roman Catholic bishops and other religious leaders have sharply rejected turning the secularization of the province into an excuse for activist exclusion of religious faith.
Quinton Amundson · May 28, 2025
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the Day of Prayer for the Church in China (May 24) in his May 25 Regina Caeli address, just as navigating relations with the Chinese Communist Party is already shaping up to be one of the thornier issues Leo will have to contend with during his pontificate.
Cindy Wooden · May 28, 2025
Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian compassion is a clear sign of following Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
Catholic Register Staff · May 28, 2025
A Marian event the Diocese of Calgary held May 16 is becoming an annual serenade to Our Blessed Mother.
Pope Leo XIV's offer to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine—an offer Russia has turned down—was motivated by a conviction that the two sides must start negotiating and stop the killing, the Vatican secretary of state said.
Cancelled debt, economic and ecological justice
Quinton Amundson · May 29, 2025
KAIROS Canada, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada and the Calgary Interfaith Council are among the faith entities teaming up for the G7 Jubilee People’s Forum at Calgary's Ambrose University from June 12-15.
The Mustard Seed
Glen Argan · May 29, 2025
For many folks, encountering the homeless, a prostitute or a prisoner is too scary to contemplate, especially if you are alone. You are afraid of being robbed or beaten, not knowing what to say or just getting dirty. But this is where the rubber meets the road.
Culture à la Carte
Sr. Helena Burns · May 29, 2025
Cardinal Leo and now Pope Leo—that’s not confusing now, is it? I’ll tell you what’s really confusing: Pope Leo all over the Internet saying things he never said.
Editorial
Catholic Register Editorial · May 29, 2025
Pope Leo has committed to an AI-aware papacy. As our media expert columnist, Sr. Helena Burns, writes in this issue, nothing could be more timely or essential. Sr. Burns also has some vital advice for ways to avoid as much as possible AI scams on the Internet.
Last year’s blaze devastated picturesque mountain community
Quinton Amundson · May 30, 2025
Cooler temperatures and a high amount of precipitation are forestalling wildfire season from fully taking shape in Western Canada for now.
For Pope Leo XIV, some see it as a sign of him following the path of Leo XIII
Luke Mandato · May 30, 2025
It’s been nearly 150 years since the Chair of St. Peter was last graced by one named Leo. On May 8, American Cardinal Robert F. Prevost emerged from the conclave as Pope Leo XIV, choosing a name steeped in the legacy of one of the Church’s most transformative figures, Leo XIII.
The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, June 1 to Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Lea Karen Kivi · May 30, 2025
Catholic Register Staff · May 30, 2025
The Jesuits of Canada are transferring governance of the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre to a new, Indigenous-led board of directors, which will include participation from the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.
Cheryl-Ann Smith · May 30, 2025
Many years ago, I lived in a poor, dusty town, but one rich in faith and love. We were poor together, and shared what we had with each other in the neighbourhood.
These principles provide real hope and transcend the normal political binaries
Jason Adkins · May 30, 2025
In a world that pits humans against the environment, how can the Church point the way forward? The great gift of “Laudato Si'” was to apply the principles of Catholic social teaching to the problem of creation care. The result was the concept of integral ecology, which does justice to both persons and the environment, because everything is connected.