February 2026

Beware the emails that prey on faith, goodwill

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.

Happiness cannot be bought, hoarded, only shared with others, Pope Leo says

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.

Pope Leo expected to address human trafficking

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.

Pope Leo prays for thousands affected by disastrous floods in southern Africa

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.

Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens

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.

Conservatives will protect religious freedom, Poilievre says

Quinton Amundson · February 2, 2026

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 welcomes Dabrowski as its 10th Bishop

Luke Mandato · February 2, 2026

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.

Tax relief granted Iqaluit church

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.

Pope Leo adds feast day of St. John Henry Newman to universal calendar

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.

Historic restoration to begin at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity Grotto after 600 years

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.

Traditionalist Society to consecrate new bishops in July without papal mandate

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.

Mary’s Meals feeds Zambian school kids during floods

Catholic Register Staff · February 4, 2026

Mary’s Meals makes sure Zambian school kids are fed despite devastating floods.

Homeless Super Bowl Sunday supper

Catholic Register Staff · February 4, 2026

Homeless can root for their NFL favourites at Rabba Roots’ Super Bowl Sunday supper.

Vatican secretary of state prioritized dialogue during Denmark visit, archbishop says

Junno Arocho Esteves · February 4, 2026

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.

Scripture is intended to speak to believers 'in every age,' Pope Leo says

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.

Neighbours share 50 years of love, faith

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.

Priest brought skiing to Central Europe

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.

Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine's source of hope as full-scale war

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.

God’s light shines through stories of life

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

Christ's face mirrors the suffering child

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.