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‘Our brothers and sisters in Christ’
Luke Mandato · June 5, 2026
With Christian persecution continuing to rise globally, Open Doors Canada’s One With Them campaign is inviting the faithful to look beyond the troubling statistics.
Junno Arocho Esteves · June 5, 2026
The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine expressed his support for initiatives that will lead to the end of war following the release of an open letter by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling for peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Editorial
Catholic Register Editorial · June 6, 2026
Some weeks ago, the Register expressed hope that the Senate would get the message about the dangerous implications of Bill C-9, the so-called Combatting Hate Act.
Harry McAvoy · June 6, 2026
A few days ago, the Bride and I met with the memory specialist for my annual update. It is hard to believe that it has been nine years since the onset of my memory troubles.
Principal Pat Daly stepping down after 37 years in education
Luke Mandato · June 6, 2026
After four years leading Toronto’s St. Michael’s College School, veteran Catholic educator Pat Daly is bringing a long career to an official close at the end of this school year.
Figure of Speech
Gerry Turcotte · June 6, 2026
While reading Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, I thought of St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint proclaimed by Leo last year.
Canada can help build a more peaceful world with increased aid
Susan Korah · June 8, 2026
Melissa Torres is an immigrant from Honduras. Now living in Montreal where she leads a non-profit organization dedicated to art and language education, and an art therapy program for children with physical and psychological challenges, she keeps in close touch with the extended family she left behind.
Courtney Mares · June 8, 2026
More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and led a Eucharistic procession through the heart of the Spanish capital June 7 for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, the liturgical feast celebrating the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
In a sweeping address to the Spanish parliament, Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful defense of the dignity of every human life, declaring that its protection is not a partisan issue but "a goal of civilization," while addressing the issues of abortion, migration, freedom of conscience, the seal of confession and the Church’s role in public life.
Quinton Amundson · June 8, 2026
Inclusion Canada is mobilizing over 90 disability and mental health bodies across all provinces and territories to sign on to a joint letter urging Prime Minister Mark Carney, federal cabinet ministers and the MPs sitting on the special joint committee studying medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to permanently abandon plans to expand access to individuals solely living with a mental illness on March 17, 2027.
‘Love, indeed, is the language that makes everyone feel at home’
Carol Glatz · June 9, 2026
At the start of his fourth trip abroad, Pope Leo XIV humbly predicted that young Spaniards would more likely attend shows scheduled on the same days as his visit starring a fellow-American, Bad Bunny, who has the most audio streams in the world.
Courtney Mares · June 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV listened to deeply personal testimonies from young people grappling with depression, family trauma and questions of faith on his first day in Barcelona at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, telling a crowd of tens of thousands that God does not abandon those who suffer, even when his presence feels most distant.
Charities’ conference aims to bring Catholic entities in sync
Luke Mandato · June 10, 2026
Catholic leaders across social services, health and education are coming together in Toronto this November with a vision of unlocking the power of holistic collaboration at Catholic Charities’ Catholic Praxis: Synergy Toronto 2026.
OSV News · June 10, 2026
To commemorate the centennial year of the death of famed architect Antoni Gaudí, who designed Spain's Sagrada Família basilica, The Lego Group has announced the release of a new model kit of the church, calling it one of the world's "most recognizable and ambitious" buildings.
Pope Leo XIV made a pilgrimage June 10 to the medieval mountain monastery of Montserrat, entrusting his pontificate and the Church's mission to Our Lady of Montserrat, the beloved Black Madonna known to Catalans as "La Moreneta," on his second day in Barcelona.
Courtney Mares · June 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica June 10, inaugurating the crowning spire that makes the iconic church the tallest Catholic church the world and urging people to lift their gaze to Christ "who alone reveals to us the truth about God and the truth about ourselves."
Quinton Amundson · June 11, 2026
Canadian Christian and Catholic charitable organizations like CAUSE Canada and Development and Peace – Caritas Canada are seeing fruits from their efforts to support women and people living with disabilities in Sierra Leone.
Terry O'Neill · June 11, 2026
With Canada approaching the 10th anniversary of the legalization of MAiD on June 17, McKenzie, who teaches at Catholic Pacific College in Langley, B.C., said pro-life advocates need better strategies to loosen MAiD’s grip on the country. To do that, it’s important to understand how euthanasia has taken such a strong hold.
Quinton Amundson · June 12, 2026
There is no specific memorable anecdote that looms large when Barbara Pannese recalls teaching Team Canada defender Richie Laryea in Grades 6 and 7 at St. Jerome Catholic School in Toronto.
Carol Glatz · June 12, 2026
Standing at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, where thousands of migrants arrive each year after dangerous journeys from Africa, Pope Leo XIV recalled the Biblical sea monsters Leviathan and Rahab.