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Sarah Mac Donald · February 5, 2026
Act to Prevent Trafficking Ireland marks two decades of fighting modern slavery, raising awareness about human trafficking through education, survivor support, and international collaboration with religious sisters across Europe.
Ontario winery launches VQA-certified sacramental wines after decades-long dream rooted in faith and family
Luke Mandato · February 5, 2026
A hushed quiet and a palpable chill in both temperature and atmosphere falls over the cellar of Vaughan, Ont.’s Magnotta Winery as Rossana Magnotta takes a moment to reflect in the presence of the seemingly endless rows of wine barrels sprawled around her in the winery's basement.
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis tabled Bill C-260, a new piece of legislation that would prevent people in positions of authority from initiating conversations about medical assistance in dying (MAiD) with individuals who haven't requested it.
As National Catholic Health Care Week draws to a close on Feb. 7, for seven days the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada (CHAC) remembered more than 400 years of history that has impacted Catholic health care across the country.
Joseph Woodard · February 5, 2026
Probing for wiggle room can sometimes encourage humane inaction in the name of procedural caution. Almost always, simply looking for wiggle room can be a gentle way of appealing to the humanity of a civil servant who is trapped in check-box protocols.
Figure of Speech
Gerry Turcotte · February 6, 2026
I am not an especially superstitious person, but I do have certain rituals that I observe which could arguably be said to lean in that direction.
Editorial
Michael Heinlein · February 6, 2026
In the discussions leading up to the conclave last May, members of the College of Cardinals shared that they wished for more collegiality between themselves and the pope.
Catholic Register Staff · February 6, 2026
Taking the words from Matthew 4:19-20, the Canadian pro-life movement is taking as its theme for the 2026 National March for Life “Follow Me.”
Carol Glatz · February 6, 2026
In a letter released on the opening day of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Pope Leo XIV calls on the Catholic Church to recognize sport as an opportunity to offer human and spiritual guidance.
Jillian Kaster · February 6, 2026
While most university students are preparing for midterms and tutorials, University of St. Michael’s College student Stephen Gogolev is busy preparing for competition at the Olympic Games.
Luke Mandato · February 6, 2026
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially kicks off today, Canada's Olympians enter the games without a designated chaplain on its mission team.
Quinton Amundson · February 7, 2026
Discovering hidden gems is one of the greatest joys of a pilgrimage. Just two days into their week-long journey through the Normandy region of France, a group of 12 Canadian Catholic priests and spiritual travel influencers has already experienced this gift.
Junno Arocho Esteves · February 8, 2026
Franciscan Father Francesco Ielpo, custos of the Holy Land, is urging pilgrims to return to a land nearly devoid of pilgrims over the last two years not only as an opportunity to be where Christ was, but also as a sign of solidarity with Christians in the area whose livelihoods depend on pilgrims.
Quinton Amundson · February 9, 2026
Along with conjuring quicksand beneath their neoprene boots in the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay during their guided walking tour, the Canadian Catholics on a familiarization (FAM) tour through the Normandy region of France are also weaving meaningful bonds of fellowship.
Junno Arocho Esteves · February 9, 2026
Media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, whose arrest nearly six years ago prompted outrage around the world, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
OSV News · February 9, 2026
The Diocese of Peoria announced Vatican approval for the beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, the renowned 20th-century evangelist known as 'God's microphone,' ending a six-year delay caused by controversies over his remains and concerns about his tenure as Rochester's bishop.
Quinton Amundson · February 10, 2026
You are not alone on the landing beaches of Normandy. There, the weight of history presses upon you, joined by the haunting presence of the brave Allied soldiers.
A group of 11 Canadian Catholic pilgrims concluded a one-week familiarization tour of the Normandy region of France on Feb. 9 as guests at the Hermitage Sainte Thérèse reception house overseen by the Sisters Servants of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.
Stephan Uttom Rozario · February 10, 2026
About 40,000 devotees gathered at St. Anthony's shrine in Bangladesh despite fears of violence ahead of national elections, praying for peace in the Muslim-majority nation where Christians make up less than 1% of the population.
Hong Kong democracy advocate essentially sentenced to life
Junno Arocho Esteves · February 10, 2026
The daughter of Jimmy Lai said that while the 20-year sentence he was given was heartbreaking, her family still trusts in "divine providence" for a solution.