July 2026

SSPX carries out unauthorized consecration of 4 bishops despite pope's warning against it

Paulina Guzik, Junno Arocho Esteves · July 1, 2026

Despite a personal appeal from Pope Leo XIV, the Society of St. Pius X went ahead July 1 with the unauthorized consecration of four new bishops at its seminary in Écône, Switzerland, with Mass broadcasted live and thousands of faithful attending.

Religion a health benefit, study shows

Quinton Amundson · July 2, 2026

A new three-part report from an American Christian think tank specializing in championing family, faith and constitutional government communicates the flourishing impacts religion has on physical, mental and social health.

Vatican declares SSPX in schism

What does it mean?

Paulina Guzik · July 2, 2026

The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be "in schism" after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without the papal mandate.

After the Vatican declares SSPX in formal schism, what's next for the Church?

Kimberley Heatherington · July 3, 2026

Following the July 1 illicit consecration of four bishops by the Society of St. Pius X, what happens next isn't simply a question of Church politics.

Pope Leo invites Americans to cultivate 'moral greatness' as he accepts Liberty Medal

Gina Christian · July 3, 2026

Religious liberty "holds sacred the inner sphere of the person where convictions are formed and where conscience can guide the decisions made in the intimacy of the human heart," said Pope Leo XIV, as he accepted a major civic award for upholding freedom of belief on the eve of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Cardinal Leo Appointed as Member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization

Catholic Register Staff · July 6, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization.

Pope Leo starts his summer break at Castel Gandolfo with cheerful welcome

Paulina Guzik and Junno Arocho Esteves · July 6, 2026

When the papal coat of arms was hung at the balcony of the papal Castel Gandolfo residence July 5, locals knew that their main summer protagonist was on the way.

Reconciliation fund poised to smash through target

Quinton Amundson · July 7, 2026

Canadian Catholics remain well ahead of pace in accruing the promised $30 million for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) within five years.

Thousands of errors found in B.C. MAiD cases, internal report shows

Terry O'Neill · July 7, 2026

An internal B.C. government document obtained by Canadian Catholic News through a freedom of information request shows doctors, nurse practitioners and pharmacists in the province made thousands of errors in managing euthanasia in 2024.

Bill C-22, C-34 raise concerns

Bills 22, 34 simmer over summer before Parliament return in fall

Quinton Amundson · July 8, 2026

Traditionally, the arrival of July and August means the supportive or critical reaction to government bills goes slightly to the back burner until parliamentarians return to the House of Commons Sept. 21.

France's traditionalist Catholics rally behind Pope Leo XIV after SSPX schism

Caroline de Sury · July 8, 2026

French Catholics attached to the traditional Latin Mass but loyal to Rome are expressing deep sadness after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal approval, prompting the Vatican to declare the group in schism and excommunicate six SSPX bishops.

Catholic priest killed in Central African Republic remembered as a messenger of peace

Fredrick Nzwili · July 8, 2026

A Catholic priest working for peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic was killed by armed men near his residence in the town of Zemio on June 29.

Nicaraguan bishop’s whereabouts unknown

Bishop Mata had been detained by Nicaraguan authorities

David Agren · July 8, 2026

Another Nicaraguan bishop remains missing after being apprehended by police.

Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit

Paulina Guzik · July 8, 2026

The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops’ conferences, marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia and focusing on the Church’s pastoral approach to families.

2,000 years since Christ's Passion celebrations to launch in Ottawa

Celebrations to launch in Ottawa

Quinton Amundson · July 8, 2026

The 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ’s salvific passion, death and resurrection in 2033 is set to receive the multi-year buildup befitting such an extraordinary occasion.

Pope Leo on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States

Catholic Register Staff · July 8, 2026

Text of Pope Leo XIV’s letter on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

The Mustard Seed

Carney embraces idols he once attacked

Glen Argan · July 9, 2026

Canada Day has come and gone for another year. However, as we retreat into our individual lives, we might ponder where our country is headed in this time of global crises.

Church on the Street

Street’s chilling reality hits home

Dcn. Robert Kinghorn · July 9, 2026

When I started out on the street, I immediately met my namesake, “Robert Kinghorn.” Before I spoke a word, he gave me an update.

Unmooring of rights challenges democracy

Everyone deserves dignity, equality

Quinton Peralta-Greenough · July 9, 2026

For much of the 20th century, Catholic philosopher Jacques Maritain argued that modern democracy was not the creation of secular liberalism but the fruit of a civilization shaped by Christianity.

Editorial

A painful, but necessary, move

July 9, 2026

The Lefebvrites are again in full schism with the Catholic Church.