The Catholic Register

‘More must be done’ for abused women religious, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:08:22 -0500

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT – The clerical sex abuse of women religious is a problem in the Church and more must be done about it, said Pope Francis.

Pope Francis praises respect for diversity in United Arab Emirates

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:35:41 -0500

VATICAN – "Al Salamu Alaikum," Arabic for "peace be with you," Pope Francis said at the beginning of a video message to the people of the United Arab Emirates, which he will visit Feb. 3-5.

Zimbabwe bishops collect data on human rights abuses

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:40:50 -0500

HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe bishops' justice and peace commission is collecting information on violence and human rights abuses in dioceses across the country.

Glen Argan: Reform begins with an open conversation

glenargan@catholicregister.org (Glen Argan) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:56:19 -0500

Last week, I put on my detective��Ƶapp hat to help a friend from out of town. Her father had lost contact with a close friend of his who lived in St. Albert, a suburb of Edmonton. Could I help my friend��Ƶapp dad find his friend?

'Nationalistic tendencies' threaten world peace, dialogue, Pope Francis tells diplomats

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:25:02 -0500

VATICAN – As it did prior to the Second World War, the rise of nationalism in the world poses a threat to peace and constructive dialogue among nations, Pope Francis said.

'Dialogue is not a fad', Nicaragua auxiliary bishop says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 01:16:37 -0500

MANAGUA, Nicaragua – Managua Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Jose Baez reiterated his calls for dialogue and respecting human dignity in Nicaragua, where the president has crushed protests, closed critical media outlets and persecuted anyone – including priests – publicly opposing his administration.

Book review: In Broad Daylight uncovers a dark past

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:33:35 -0500

In Broad Daylight: The Secret Procedures behind the Holocaust by Bullets by Fr. Patrick Desbois (Arcade Publishing, hardcover, 312 pages, $35)

Building bridges between Catholics and Muslims an ongoing project

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:32:01 -0400

EDMONTON – On the surface, it was speeches and a light meal, but on a deeper level it was building relationships.

South Sudanese religious leaders say dialogue, trust critical to long-term peace

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:13:13 -0400

NAIROBI, Kenya – As South Sudanese peace negotiations tackled the last outstanding issues, church leaders called for genuine dialogue, healing and trust building, so that politicians have the will to implement a peace pact.

Glen Argan: Theology and Indigenous spirituality finding common ground

glenargan@catholicregister.org (Glen Argan) — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:10:16 -0400

Indian residential schools were established by Canada��Ƶapp federal government, but Christian churches, including the Catholic Church, bought into the plan with enthusiasm.