The Catholic Register

Pope Francis entrusts prayers for peace to Mary, assumed into heaven

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:49:54 -0400

On the feast of Mary's assumption into heaven, Pope Francis entrusted to her people's prayers for peace, especially in Ukraine.

God's Word on Sunday: Battle continues to overcome darkness

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 15 (Year B) Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a; 10ab; Psalm 45; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56

Revelation is the most puzzling and enigmatic book in the entire Bible.

Thanking God for his gifts brings joy, Pope Francis says on Assumption feast day

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:14:56 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- Taking time out each day to be thankful for God and his gifts will lead to greater joy and mark a great step forward for humanity, Pope Francis said.

Angleus: Assumption invites people to look to heaven with hope

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:46:40 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- Mary's assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and instead be drawn to God and his greatness, Pope Francis said.

London diocese pledges $1 million to save church

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:55:49 -0500

WINDSOR, ONT. – The Diocese of London has pledged $1 million towards the restoration of Ontario��Ƶapp most historic Roman Catholic Church, mothballed due to safety concerns over the past four years and not in active use since 2004.

Pope Francis asks consolation for all who suffer on feast of the Assumption

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:04:04 -0400

VATICAN – Mary's assumption into heaven was a special sign of God's favor, but it also indicates God's desire to save all people, body and soul, Pope Francis said.