What does the Register logo convey?
At the center of the National Catholic Register flag (logo) are three symbols: the papal tiara, the keys of St. Peter and the rays of light. This particular papal tiara is the one Paul VI gifted to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., so it represents the link between the Vatican and the Catholic Church in America. The keys of St. Peter represent our fidelity to the Holy See and our communion with the teaching of the Pope and the bishops in communion with him. The rays of light reflect the splendor and vitality of the faith — many readers comment that what the Register brings is hope and the affirmation of their Catholic identity. Does the Register have a distinctive approach to reporting the news? We follow journalistic standards. That’s not a given anymore. We double-check our facts, and we always speak to the opposing side and then give the Church’s response. We also have our own style of journalism. The paper opens its stories differently. Typical j
