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Fifty years after the publication of Pacem in Terris, one of the most important papal encyclicals of the 20th century, the world has changed radically but the 1963 teaching of Blessed Pope John XXIII remains as powerful as ever.
Whither democracy?
By Catholic Register EditorialVoters in large, pluralistic democracies rarely reach consensus on any substantive issue, but the opinion of Canadians on sex-selective abortion is near unanimous. They overwhelmingly denounce it.
Morality trumps all
By Catholic Register EditorialThe sports conglomerate that clothes and equips the world’s No. 1 golfer would have us believe that “winning takes care of everything.” That’s the slogan Nike is trumpeting in an ad campaign with Tiger Woods, the golfing impresario who lost his moral compass and his putting stroke three years ago. But Woods is back on top now and that has rejuvenated a marketing bonanza for a sponsor intent on convincing consumers that winning erases his past failings.
Francis brings joy
By Catholic Register EditorialThe hope and joy of Easter have been magnified this year by the first steps of a Pope who has arrived like the blossoms of an Easter-morning lily to brighten the universal Church.
Collins extends prayers of Canadians to new Pope
By Catholic Register EditorialCardinal Thomas Collins extended Pope Francis the best wishes and prayers of Canada in a brief meeting March 15 in the Clementine Hall of the apostolic palace.
Church of the poor
By Catholic Register Editorial“Oh, how I wish for a Church that was poor and for the poor!”
Pope Francis
By Catholic Register EditorialWhite smoke that billowed March 13 from the Sistine Chapel chimney heralded more than the election of Pope Francis.
Wisdom with vitality
By Catholic Register EditorialThe past eight years gave proof that the College of Cardinals got it right in 2005 when they shrugged at Joseph Ratzinger’s birth certificate and made him Pope.
Non-European pope not beyond realm of possibility
By Catholic Register EditorialCardinal Collins notes decision will be made for the good of the Church
Register for digital age
By Catholic Register EditorialThe Catholic Register turns 120 this year. For 12 decades it has been a national Catholic voice delivered weekly to the homes and churches of Canada.
The gold standard
By Catholic Register EditorialPope Benedict XVI barely had time to catch his breath after announcing his resignation before speculation began about his successor.