On March 13th, the world's cardinals in Rome elected Pope Francis following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. The catholicregister.org has created a special, easy-to-view section to display the news from Benedict's last days, plus all the breaking stories from the Vatican as the cardinals choose the next pope.
Myanmar’s Kachin seek Canadian support
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - A bishop in the remote northern Kachin State of Myanmar has asked Catholic Register readers for their prayers as Caritas Myanmar struggles to care for at least 100,000 internally displaced people in camps in and around his diocese.
Vatican appeases Chinese government: Zen
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCompromise has led to communists making 'slaves of the bishops'
TORONTO - At 81 years old, the bishop who once led hundreds of thousands through the streets of Hong Kong — defying Beijing, demanding democracy and an accountable government — is not holding his tongue.
Coming to you digitally
By Catholic Register StaffThe Catholic Register is now available as an e-edition in digital format.
Pastoral plan aims for more Catholic presence on campus
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterArchdiocese of Toronto targets community colleges
Ryerson’s faithful have a place to call their own
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterDowntown Toronto campus opens multi-faith room
Catholic schools stress faith in recruitment
By Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic RegisterEach year thousands of high school students seek the next step in their educational journey — and there are plenty of options.
Canada’s beauty reflected in Catholic universities
By Fr. Stan Chu Ilo
TORONTO - One of the greatest privileges of my life is that my entire postsecondary education occurred at different Catholic universities on three different continents. I was exposed to the variety and beauty of Catholic higher education in general, and the unique identity and mission of Catholic education in particular.
Year of Faith goes to the heart of campus
By Vanessa Santilli-Raimondo, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - In the campus ministry context, every year is the Year of Faith, said Josh Canning.
Promoting the value of Catholic education
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) has launched a public awareness campaign to promote and help ensure the preservation of publically funded Catholic education.
Kindergarten enrolment in early January
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - The Toronto Catholic District School Board will be holding registration for full-day kindergarten, both existing programs and new ones, beginning Jan. 8.