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Sophia speaking at the AI for GOOD Global Summit in Geneva in June 2017. The humanoid robot is developed by Hong Kong-based company, Hanson Robotics. On Oct. 2017 she became a Saudi Arabian citizen, the first robot to do so.

Cathy Majtenyi: Robot ‘care’ can’t replace love of the Body of Christ

A pivotal moment in human history occurred Oct. 25 at the Future Investment Initiative conference in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Emergency relief hospital in the YMCA after the Halifax Explosion, Barrington Street, Halifax.

Francis Campbell: Tragedy brings out the best in humanity

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage was in a reflective and reminiscent mood during a recent state-of-the-municipality address.
In June 2012, Trinity Western University submitted a formal proposal to open a Canada’s first private law school to educate lawyers from a Christian perspective. On Nov. 30, 2017, TWU will argue for its right to open the law school at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Trinity Western University covenant goes on trial yet again

Several years ago when the Trinity Western University law school battle was just building, I was shocked to hear a devout Catholic friend trash its controversial Community Covenant.
God's Word on Sunday: God sets the example of care and healing

God's Word on Sunday: God sets the example of care and healing

Christ the King, Nov. 26 (Year A) Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46

Many of the shepherds of Israel had done a rotten job of shepherding and serving the people.

While Catholics are rightly uncomfortable with the government’s actions and statements, we should also ask why we are so misunderstood

Alberta premier maligns Catholic schools

Edmonton – The headline told the story: “Catholic sex-ed proposal puts church, NDP on collision course.” Columnist Paula Simons’ front-page offering in the Oct. 24 Edmonton Journal was correct on at least one point: The Catholic Church in Alberta and the NDP government are deeply at odds. The differences involve revision of the provincial sex education curriculum, as well as new legislation on gay-straight alliances (GSAs). As well, there is Premier Rachel Notley’s insulting characterization of a Catholic sex education proposal as giving moral legitimacy to rape.
Pope John Paul I appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica following his election Aug. 26, 1978. Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Pope John Paul I with a decree recognizing his heroic virtues.

Comment: The kindred spirits of John Paul I and Francis

In last week’s edition of The Register, a page was devoted to the late Pope John Paul I for two newsworthy reasons: Pope Francis is putting him on the path towards canonization and a new book attempts to put to rest the conspiracy theories that he was murdered after only 33 days on the chair of St. Peter.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Nov. 20, 2017.

The Queen and her prince keep royal traditions alive

In a democratic age, we need to be reminded that the governing image of Christ Jesus is kingship, a biblical image of deep resonance.
Catechumens enrolled in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults gather in a chapel to receive instruction in the Catholic faith in 2014.

Charles Lewis: Don’t fear doubts on faith

I’ve been fortunate to take part in several RCIA programs — the first time when I was preparing to enter the Church and subsequently when helping a friend who ran a parish program for potential converts.
People walk along a street in Harare, Zimbabwe, Oct. 26. Mugabe’s criminal megalomania sent thousands of his citizens to their graves and millions more into poverty.

Editorial: Good riddance, Mugabe

More than 100,000 people turned Zimbabwe’s capital Harare into a big dance party following the bloodless overthrow of their tyrant-president Robert Mugabe. Goodness knows they earned it.
Rohingya refugees react as aid is distributed Sept. 19 at a camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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

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.
Campaign Life Coalition President Jim Hughes is pictured in a 2015 photo speaking at the March for Life rally in Ottawa, Ontario.

Trudeau is wrong… abortion is not a right

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. 
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