June 2026

$31.5 million settlement reached with Quebec abuse victims

François Gloutnay · June 23, 2026

The Archdiocese of Quebec, two educational institutions and an insurer will jointly pay a sum of $31.5 million to people who have been sexually assaulted by a member of the diocesan clergy or pastoral staff under the responsibility of the archdiocese since 1940.

Germany: Vatican denies request for lay homilies, sparks pushback by lay groups

Junno Arocho Esteves · June 24, 2026

Lay groups in Germany involved in the local Church's controversial Synodal Way say they will continue demanding the right to preach at Mass, defying a recent rejection by the Vatican of the proposal.

Catholic youth sails filled by faith

Angelica Vecchiato · June 24, 2026

Stefano Martelli is hoping his Catholic Yacht Party will encourage faithful youth to sail deeper into faith.

Catholic sculptor Schmalz headlines Theopolis Project Toronto event

Luke Mandato · June 24, 2026

The Theopolis Project is hoping to keep the momentum strong following its successful inaugural exhibition last month, with its co-founders bringing a special evening with renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz to Toronto’s Regis College on July 11.

Corporate responsibility watchdog shut down

Susan Korah · June 25, 2026

The federal government has eliminated the human rights watchdog overseeing corporate responsibility.

Toronto Catholic students aspire to greater heights

Quinton Amundson · June 25, 2026

The Canadian men’s national soccer team’s journey to their first-ever knockout-stage appearance at the FIFA World Cup is captivating young and old alike.

Bill C-9 presents uncertain terrain for religious Canadians

Quinton Amundson · June 25, 2026

Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) President and General Counsel Phil Horgan has a warning to impart as Canada enters a new, uncertain landscape on July 18, the date when Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, comes into force.

SSPX doubles down on defiance of Vatican II in open letter

Junno Arocho Esteves · June 26, 2026

The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X issued an open letter to Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals asserting its adherence to Catholic tradition while proceeding with plans to consecrate four new bishops without a papal mandate.

Archbishop calls for prayer, solidarity after twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela

Junno Arocho Esteves · June 26, 2026

The archbishop of Caracas called for prayers and solidarity after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring hundreds more.

Evangelization or colonization? Film explores the complex story behind a statue’s removal

Canadian Catholic News · June 26, 2026

The challenge of communication in a polarized age found cinematic expression at the Catholic Media Conference in the debut of a documentary exploring the legacy of St. Junipero Serra.

Canadian Physicians for Life response to the Parliament’s Special Joint Committee on MAiD

Catholic Register Staff · June 26, 2026

The response by Canadian Physicians for Life to the landmark report from the Parliament’s Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying.

Barefoot and Preaching

Letting God expand what we can see

He is bigger, deeper than we understand

Leah Perrault · June 26, 2026

For the last month, I have been playing a game every morning with my son called Connections. When the answer is revealed, the connections are obvious. How did we fail to see?

Figure of Speech

Hark to the wonders of Old and New Covenants

Gerry Turcotte · June 26, 2026

In Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Ark of the Covenant is revealed to be a frightening artefact hunted by Nazis for the power it can offer to those who hold it. While Hollywood’s interpretation of this sacred item is predictably sensationalized, the story of the Ark as it is discussed in the Old Testament, is no less dramatic.

Editorial

Shine a light on life

Catholic Register Editorial · June 26, 2026

As Canadians blow out the candles on our 159th birthday cake, many will also be heaving a huge sigh of relief.

In Cuba, nuns struggle to sustain ministries

Rhina Guidos · June 26, 2026

A group of religious sisters in Havana have told priests in Cuba in that the lack of electricity has made it difficult for them to continue their ministry, leaving some to wonder how long a remaining reserve will last if the U.S. keeps blocking fuel from reaching the island.

Seek God’s peace amidst transit chaos

Deacon Wilfrid Victoria · June 26, 2026

What does it take to serve 73,000 passengers a day?

Canada’s fertile ground for population collapse

Andrea Mrozek · June 26, 2026

Canada’s total fertility rate in 2024 was 1.25 children per women. This means we have joined the company of nations like South Korea with “lowest of the low” fertility.

Pope Leo XIV opens consistory, asks cardinals to be 'builders of Christ's communion'

Courtney Mares · June 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV opened the second extraordinary consistory of his pontificate June 26, urging cardinals to help him discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church today.

For 175 years, De La Salle forms responsible citizens

Toronto school marks milestone

Sheila Nonato · June 27, 2026

De La Salle College “Oaklands,” one of Canada’s oldest educational institutions with roots predating Canadian Confederation, celebrated its 175th anniversary in early June.

Time runs out on Halifax’s Veritas book store

Veritas Catholic Books to close its doors in September

Luke Mandato · June 27, 2026

Veritas Catholic Books and Gifts will close its doors Sept. 30 after 31 years as a spiritual anchor in Halifax.