May 2026

Customer service story of 'relatable' Pope Leo XIV gone viral resonates with everyday people

Simone Orendain · May 11, 2026

The incoming provincial superior of the Midwest Augustinians, the order that Pope Leo XIV belongs to and the province he once led, said viral interest in the story of the pope's customer service call last year has been unexpected.

Misconceptions surround palliative care, Cardus finds

Quinton Amundson · May 11, 2026

An overwhelming 90 per cent of more than 1,600 Canadians surveyed declared the citizens of this land should have a right to “universally accessible and funded high-quality palliative care.”

Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here's what Catholic thinkers have to say

Maria Wiering · May 11, 2026

If rational, extraterrestrial beings exist, what would be God's relationship to them?

Carney coy about MAiD expansion

Quinton Amundson · May 11, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney refuses, for now, to tip his hand on whether or not he favours proceeding with the March 17, 2027, expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to individuals whose sole condition is a mental illness.

Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 12, 2026

Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon to talk about sanctions, said the Vatican secretary of state.

Trump plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit

Kate Scanlon · May 12, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic and pro-democracy campaigner "caused a lot of bedlam."

God's plan will always win

Quinton Amundson · May 13, 2026

God’s first instruction to mankind in Genesis 1:28 was and is beautiful in its simplicity: “Be fruitful and multiply.”

Slovenia shows fight for life can be won

Quinton Amundson · May 13, 2026

Canadian National March for Life guest speaker Aleš Primc arrived all the way from Slovenia with tidings of hope and perhaps a blueprint for effectuating a culture of life renewal.

Doctrinal office says SSPX bishop consecrations constitute 'schismatic act' subject to excommunication

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 13, 2026

The planned consecration of new bishops by the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X would be considered "a schismatic act," the head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office said.

Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church's 'perfect model'

Josephine Peterson · May 13, 2026

Marking the anniversary of the attempted assassination of St. John Paul II and the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Leo XIV said Mary is the "perfect model" of what the Church is called to be.

Message from Cardinal Leo for the March for Life

Catholic Register Staff · May 14, 2026

Text of the message from Cardinal Frank Leo for the May 14 March for Life on Parliament Hill.

Oblates celebrate a storied 200 years

Two centuries since Pope Leo XII approval order that helped shape Canadian west, north

Quinton Amundson · May 14, 2026

This year marks the bicentennial of the Oblates’ Constitution and Rules receiving pontifical approval from Pope Leo XII on Feb. 17, 1826.

Herbal practice has long history in Church mission

Quinton Amundson · May 14, 2026

Christian usage of herbal medicine is as rich as a hearty vegetable medley.

Two paths cross through Our Lady

Michelle Iurman · May 14, 2026

Upon arriving home to London, Ont., from the Big Apple after turning down what was supposed to be my “big break” into showbiz, my dear parents knew that I was completely discouraged because it all came down to compromising my soul for fame.

Barefoot and Preaching

Why one plus one equals God’s mystery

Leah Perrault · May 14, 2026

For as long as I have lived, I have been a natural spiritual seeker and a lover of learning. I have found God everywhere, and maybe especially in places that were not governed by rules or authority.

Church on the Street

Students see themselves mirrored in homeless

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · May 14, 2026

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community, 55 Grade 12 students from Marshall McLuhan High School took part in a transformative "Street Retreat" April 28.

Thousands march on Parliament Hill for annual National March for Life

‘Love does not quit’

Anna Farrow · May 14, 2026

It took almost 25 minutes for the crowds gathered in Ottawa for the National March for Life to inch their way from the gates of Parliament Hill and turn the corner from Wellington to Elgin Street.

Fabbro's legacy will live long in London

Retiring bishop's guiding hand invigorated diocese

Luke Mandato · May 15, 2026

As news of the acceptance of Bishop Ronald Fabbro’s retirement broke on April 21, the Diocese of London began turning the page on a remarkable 24-year chapter of faithful service.

Motherhood is the antidote to modern ills

Andrea Mrozek · May 15, 2026

Motherhood remains the antithesis to mainstream modern values. We love our autonomy. But motherhood spelled correctly (at least in the early years) starts with a D for dependence. We love choices. While motherhood does not curtail choices, it so drastically changes the landscape for said choices that many young people cannot imagine what those choices might look or feel like.

Miracles meet science

Ida Gazzola · May 15, 2026

Eucharistic miracles in which consecrated bread and wine turn into human flesh and blood have been documented for centuries, but four more recent cases are of particular interest for Dr. David Neima.