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Phishing scams target good faith of Church, faith agencies
Luke Mandato · February 2, 2026
It’s not lost on the Archdiocese of Toronto that various fraud attempts and scams are ever evolving and remain a constant threat to exploiting trust from staff and Catholic communities at large.
Carol Glatz · February 2, 2026
A lack of faith in Christ leads to many delusions, such as believing the arrogant will always rule and only money can buy happiness, Pope Leo XIV said.
Quinton Amundson · February 2, 2026
Sr. Isabelle Couillard, a Sister of Charity (Grey Nun) of Montreal, awaits Feb. 8, the 12th International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, with great interest.
Fredrick Nzwili · February 2, 2026
As deadly floods devastate southern Africa, Pope Leo XIV offers prayers for victims while Catholic bishops urge international support for thousands affected by the climate change-related disaster that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands since late December.
Peru forever represented in the Vatican Gardens
Paulina Guzik · February 2, 2026
The Vatican Gardens welcomed a new Marian mosaic and a statue of St. Rose of Lima, both created by young artists from Peru, in a ceremony that clearly delighted Pope Leo XIV, who holds Peru in a special place in his heart.
During his Jan. 30 address at the Conservative Party of Canada's national policy convention (Jan. 29-31) in Calgary, Poilievre told those gathered, "You will have the ability to worship God in your own way.”
Hamilton's Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King was packed to capacity as faithful family, friends, clergy and dignitaries gathered to welcome their newest shepherd, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, officially installed as the 10th Bishop of Hamilton.
But local priest, bishop want return to no property tax on churches
Quinton Amundson · February 3, 2026
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Iqaluit, Nunavut, has been granted 75-per-cent relief on its 2023 and 2024 property tax bills by city council.
Carol Glatz · February 3, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has elevated St. John Henry Newman's feast day to the universal church calendar, to be celebrated Oct. 9. The British theologian, recently proclaimed a Doctor of the Church, will now be honored worldwide for his profound contributions to faith and intellect.
Judith Sudilovsky · February 3, 2026
For the first time in six centuries, restoration work will begin at the sacred grotto of Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, where tradition holds Jesus was born. The project represents unprecedented cooperation among Christian denominations.
Junno Arocho Esteves · February 4, 2026
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X announced it will consecrate new bishops July 1 without papal approval after Vatican communication broke down, a move that could result in automatic excommunication similar to the 1988 consecrations by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
Catholic Register Staff · February 4, 2026
Mary’s Meals makes sure Zambian school kids are fed despite devastating floods.
Homeless can root for their NFL favourites at Rabba Roots’ Super Bowl Sunday supper.
During his recent visit to Denmark, Cardinal Pietro Parolin declined an invitation to sign a joint declaration regarding Greenland's sovereignty, in the hopes of maintaining neutrality and fostering dialogue.
Josephine Peterson · February 4, 2026
Pope Leo XIV said Scripture is meant to speak directly to believers in today's world, emphasizing that the Bible is the word of God expressed through human authors during his weekly general audience.
Luke Mandato · February 5, 2026
After 50 years of sharing their love and faith together, two teenage sweethearts will join Catholic couples from across the Archdiocese of Toronto in renewing their wedding vows at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica on Feb. 8.
Adventurous Italian priest introduced sport, Catholic newspaper says
Carol Glatz · February 5, 2026
Thanks to a 17th-century Italian priest, skis made their way from their origin in Scandinavia to Central Europe.
Katarzyna Szalajko · February 5, 2026
Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, intensified Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure are deepening the country's humanitarian crisis.
Harry McAvoy · February 5, 2026
I have been a storyteller for most of my adult years. I discovered my ease at standing in front of others to share a story, when I was running for election as Student President of Humber College back in the late 1970s.
Questioning Faith
Mary Marrocco · February 5, 2026
A woman was surprised to see, during a stressful interview with their son’s principal, her dear husband’s face crumple like a child’s, a look of terror appearing momentarily.