May 2026

From one Leo to another, Pope finds a fan

Toronto’s Cardinal impressed by Leo XIV’s first year

Quinton Amundson · May 1, 2026

Since voting in the conclave that elevated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to the papacy on May 8, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo of Toronto has cherished the opportunities accorded him over the past year to interact with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV beams with ethical certainty

Quinton Amundson · May 1, 2026

The Bishop of Rome is definitely capturing the world’s notice and fascination. More than three million pilgrims and visitors attended papal audiences, liturgies and meetings with Pope Leo XIV from May to December 2025, according to the Prefecture of the Papal Household. The value of his being a polyglot – English, Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese – goes a long way in drawing people to the faith and should not be underrated.

Filipinos’ faith strengthened entire Church after tragedy, Archbishop Smith says

A year of grieving since Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu Day attack

Canadian Catholic News · May 1, 2026

Vancouver Archbishop Richard Smith says the pain of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy is still being felt a year later, especially within Vancouver’s Filipino community, which continues to carry the wounds of that day.

MAiD raised with Vancouver priest, twice, during hospital stay

Terry O'Neill · May 1, 2026

A Vancouver priest recovering from a hip fracture at Vancouver General Hospital says he was twice offered assisted death by health-care staff who knew he was a priest and opposed to euthanasia.

First-century lifestyle vs. 21st-century living

Donna Fagan · May 1, 2026

In the time of Jesus, there was no such thing as planned exercise for health. There was no need to set aside a dedicated time to go to the gym or to wear a device to monitor the number of daily steps.

Editorial

Good, bad and ugly of AI

May 1, 2026

A recent media report extols the capacity of AI to make lives better – and even save them.

Bill C-9 faces scrutiny in the Senate

Quinton Amundson · May 1, 2026

Based on commentary from Canadian Senators of varying ideological stripes, a robust upper chamber study of the contentious Combatting Hate Act is apparently forthcoming.

The time for Mary

Grounded in Marian tradition

Michelle Iurman · May 2, 2026

From as far back as I can remember, I always wanted to sing and to perform. Having recognized my “big” singing voice at a very young age, I began piano and theory lessons, soon to be followed by private voice lessons.

God's diplomat: Pope Leo XIV and his strategy to speak Gospel to power

Ines San Martin · May 2, 2026

Roughly two months before celebrating a year on the throne of Peter, Pope Leo XIV became one of the most quoted global leaders on the planet.

March for Life looks to regain spotlight

Papal election overshadowed 2025 event

Luke Mandato · May 4, 2026

After last year’s white smoke marked the election of Pope Leo XIV to overshadow the annual March for Life in the nation’s capital, organizers of this year’s 29th edition of the March are expecting the commitment to life to step back into the spotlight.

Calgary poet laureate's work, life guided by prayer

Quinton Amundson · May 4, 2026

Clara A.B. Joseph says there is one ritual that proves most effective in transporting her to a thoughtful creative headspace. Prayer.

Christian sites under attack in Holy Land as violence and displacement intensify

Paulina Guzik · May 5, 2026

After news reports that Israeli bulldozers demolished Holy Savior Christian school in the village of Yaroun, in southern Lebanon, the Israeli Defense Forces said that while some damage was caused, they denied "demolishing" the site.

St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto evacuated due to bomb threat

Catholic Register Staff · May 5, 2026

St. Augustine’s Seminary has been evacuated, one of the multiple Toronto schools that received bomb threats this morning, Toronto police report.

Historic Catholic church in Mozambique destroyed in 'scene of terror' by Islamic extremists

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 5, 2026

A Catholic church in northern Mozambique was targeted in an attack by the Islamic State group that has carried out attacks against Christians and Muslims in the country since 2017.

The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · May 6, 2026

The Catholic Church is the guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil and in defence of human life, Pope Leo XIV said.

Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Fredrick Nzwili · May 6, 2026

As xenophobic attacks continued to unfold in South Africa, Catholic bishops in Africa urged the government to quickly tame the violence, amid reports of deaths and injuries.

Alpha: a welcoming game-changer

Parish renewed, refreshed by evangelization tool

Quinton Amundson · May 6, 2026

Thanks to adopting the Alpha program, St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Montreal has emerged over the past decade as a shining exemplar of renewal.

Pope Leo to lead Corpus Christi procession in Madrid, Vatican says as it releases Spain schedule

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 6, 2026

The Vatican released the official schedule for Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic visit to Spain, a seven-day trip.

Archdiocese of Toronto Celebrates the Ordination of Four Priests

Catholic Register Staff · May 7, 2026

His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto will preside at the Mass of Ordination on Saturday, May 9, to ordain four men to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit

Caroline de Sury · May 7, 2026

Ahead of the first anniversary of his election to the chair of St. Peter, it was announced that Pope Leo XIV is officially expected to visit France in late September, the French bishops' conference confirmed May 6.