Opinion

Pope Francis' Romania visit to call for unity, focus on common good

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:05:38 -0500

VATICAN – Pope Francis will make a three-day apostolic visit to Romania in late May, the Vatican announced.

Glen Argan: Pursuit of the common good is the best path

glenargan@catholicregister.org (Glen Argan) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:54:29 -0400

Perhaps the notion of the common good will soon have its day in the sun.

Today��Ƶapp warning signs are a call to action

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:11:37 -0500

1st Sunday of Advent Nov. 27 (Year A) Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44

The passage from Isaiah is one of the most stirring and inspiring images in the Bible. It represents humanity��Ƶapp deep yearning for peace, happiness and prosperity, as well as an intimate knowledge of the ways of God.

Progress is not always a good thing, says cardinal

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:45:03 -0400

TORONTO - We have the technology to extend life beyond its natural limits, so why not apply our technological resources to end a life when natural death eludes us? Why not take full responsibility for the control humans already exercise over life?

Close to home, Pope highlights need for cooperation for common good

Sun, 12 Jul 2015 07:30:00 -0400

CAACUPE, Paraguay - Pope Francis was as close to home as he has been since becoming pope in March 2013 as he celebrated Mass at Paraguay's popular shrine of Our Lady of Miracles of Caacupe.

Church must promote dialogue, education, families in Africa, Pope says

Mon, 11 May 2015 14:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Promoting dialogue, education and strong families, the Catholic Church in Africa fulfills its mission to proclaim God's love and to work for the common good, Pope Francis said in separate meetings with the bishops of Mozambique and of Togo.

Church voice matters

editor@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Editorial) — Thu, 07 May 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Some time next month the Vatican will release the Pope��Ƶapp much-anticipated encyclical on the environment. It will be the first time a pope has devoted an encyclical to environmental matters and already critics are questioning Pope Francis’ qualifications to address this complex scientific issue.

Chaplain��Ƶapp spirit will live on at Finamore Field

evan.boudreau@catholicregister.org (Evan Boudreau, The Catholic Register) — Sun, 03 May 2015 11:00:00 -0400

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - St. Francis Xavier Secondary School has renamed its athletic field after former cheering chaplain Brian Finamore.

Opening the hearts of the people

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:30:00 -0500

John��Ƶapp account of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is in sharp contrast to the other Gospel accounts of this dramatic story. In the Synoptic Gospels, this scene takes place at the end of the “Palm Sunday Procession” into the holy city.

Church in Central African Republic readies plans for papal visit

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:00:00 -0500

OXFORD, England - Pope Francis plans to visit the Central African Republic late this year in an effort to end two years of intercommunal violence, the vice president of the country's bishops' conference confirmed.