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Catholic Register Editorial · April 10, 2026
Those who insist Canada courts no danger by removing long-standing Criminal Code protections for religious speech should turn their attention to Finland, of all places.
Joseph Woodard · April 10, 2026
Hospital chaplains now face a new need for their counselling services, even from non-believers.
Quinton Amundson · April 10, 2026
The interim label has been removed from Dr. Scott Morrison who is now the fifth president and vice-chancellor of St. Mary’s University in Calgary and began a five-year term on April 1.
Luke Mandato · April 11, 2026
As Haiti battles with ever-increasing gang violence and a reality where 5.7 million people daily find themselves up against high-level food insecurity, Mary’s Meals is hoping its extensive school meal program can become a powerful shield for the nation's next generation.
Lee Purcell · April 11, 2026
Sooner or later, every human life encounters suffering that refuses to be explained.
Nicholas Elbers · April 11, 2026
For many years, the pro-abortion movement has been successful in convincing men they need not concern themselves with the “women’s issue” of abortion. Looking at the students attending this year’s Youth 4 Life Expo, that may be starting to change.
Vote on MAiD for mental illness pushed back
Quinton Amundson · April 13, 2026
The push to build support for Bill C-218, the Right to Recover Act, remains at a robust tempo even though it is no longer clear when the legislation will receive its second hour of debate in the House of Commons.
Luke Mandato · April 13, 2026
After years of quiet persistence and overcoming struggles, the Dismas Fellowship Network is seeing a season of renewed growth, having launched four new fellowships across Ontario in just the past 18 months.
Young Professional Catholics of Toronto (YPCT) continues to prove that it has moved from a start-up phase into one that’s surging.
Courtney Mares · April 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on the morning of April 13, becoming the first pope to make an apostolic journey to the North Africa nation, the first stop of the pope’s 11-day, four-country tour of Africa.
Pope Leo XIV said April 13 he has "no fear" of President Donald Trump's administration and responded to Trump's criticism by telling journalists that his message to the U.S. president is "the message of the Gospel: Blessed are the peacemakers."
Fr. Yaw Acheampong · April 13, 2026
What are you doing in keeping the light of the Resurrection shining in your community? One of the great symbols of Easter is light. In fact the Easter Candle that we light at the beginning of the Easter Vigil celebration represents the Risen Christ as the “Light of the World.”
Courtney Mares · April 14, 2026
Pope Leo XIV honoured the memory of Algeria's Christian martyrs Monday evening, telling the country's tiny Catholic community that the blood of those who died for their faith remains "a living seed that never ceases to bear fruit."
Archdiocese's Corpus Christi procession first event under Bill 9
Quinton Amundson · April 14, 2026
Montreal Archbishop Christian Lepine said the coming weeks will present a prime opportunity to learn whether there is any leeway to host a public prayer event after Bill 9 became law in Quebec April 2.
Junno Arocho Esteves · April 14, 2026
Italian bishops reiterated their support for Pope Leo XIV in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's online tirade against the pontiff.
Catholic Register Staff · April 14, 2026
Cardinal Frank Leo will represent the Holy Father as the Papal Legate at the upcoming beatification celebration of the Georgia Martyrs.
With MP Marilyn Gladu crossing the floor of Parliament to join the Liberals, Campaign Life Coalition is asking if this development could signify a departure from the Liberal Party’s ban on pro-life candidates instituted under Justin Trudeau.
Upper Chamber debate on combatting hate law underway
Bill C-9’s journey in the Canadian Senate began with the second reading debate session on April 14.
Gina Christian · April 15, 2026
Catholic bishops and lay leaders across the political spectrum are expressing their shock and disapproval following U.S. President Donald Trump’s online screed against Pope Leo XIV.
OSV News · April 15, 2026
Iraqi Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona has been elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, taking the name Paul III and succeeding Cardinal Louis Sako.