The Catholic Register - Guest Columns

Thomas Reese: Pope Francis shouldn’t risk going to Myanmar

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:54:08 -0500

Pope Francis makes a visit to Myanmar Nov. 27-30 where he risks either compromising his moral authority or putting in danger the Christians of that country. I have great admiration for the Pope and his abilities, but someone should have talked him out of making this trip.

Trudeau is wrong… abortion is not a right

jim.hughes@catholicregister.org (Jim Hughes) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:00:07 -0500

In late September I wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in which I expressed dismay at what I called some “very serious” fallacies he continues to spread regarding abortion.

Feast of Christ the King is a call to action

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:35:05 -0500

“So you are a king?” Pilate questioned Jesus.

Comment: There is light behind shadows of grief

marym@catholicregister.org (Mary Marrocco) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:19:10 -0500

Visiting a cousin, Joe, who lives far away, my family and I received a tour of his most unusual home.

Andy Warhol��Ƶapp world: Confusing... and Catholic

herman.goodden@catholicregister.org (Herman Goodden) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:06:33 -0500

When I converted to Catholicism in 1984, my decision was at least partially influenced by the testimony and example of people I admired who happened to be Catholic — particularly writers as diverse as John Henry Newman, Hilaire Belloc, G.K. Chesterton, Evelyn Waugh, Ronald Knox, Flannery O’Connor and Dorothy Day.

Research can never break my canine bond

vanessa@catholicregister.org (Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:24:42 -0400

Among the many compelling narratives coming out of recent hurricane disasters were stories about displaced residents saving their pets — and rescuing those of complete strangers — amidst treacherous flooding.

Publisher of Catholic apologetics had zeal for open-air evangelism

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:37:12 -0400

Born in Australia in 1897, Frank Sheed��Ƶapp father was a Scottish Presbyterian, his mother an Irish Catholic. Fortunately for the Church, and for English literature, his mother won out and, at 16, Frank declared himself Catholic and never looked back.

Publisher of Catholic apologetics had zeal for open-air evangelism

ianhunter@catholicregister.org (Ian Hunter) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:12:09 -0400

Reformation turns 500: More bridges to build across the great divide

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:19:26 -0400

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Canada��Ƶapp Confederation is a benchmark accomplishment which should make all Canadians proud.

Comment: Learning to listen is key to building bridges

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:53:00 -0400

A shooting at a Boston area abortion clinic brought six women together for a talk. Three were pro-life movement leaders and three were high-profile pro-choice activists.

The Catholic Register - Guest Columns

Thomas Reese: Pope Francis shouldn’t risk going to Myanmar

Trudeau is wrong… abortion is not a right

Feast of Christ the King is a call to action

Comment: There is light behind shadows of grief

Andy Warhol������Ƶapp world: Confusing... and Catholic

Research can never break my canine bond

Publisher of Catholic apologetics had zeal for open-air evangelism

Publisher of Catholic apologetics had zeal for open-air evangelism

Reformation turns 500: More bridges to build across the great divide

Comment: Learning to listen is key to building bridges

Andy Warhol��Ƶapp world: Confusing... and Catholic