Freedom of Speech

Bishops, officials call for prayer after conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed

Kate Scanlon · September 11, 2025

Catholic bishops and public officials are calling for prayer following the apparent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who died after being shot Sept. 10 during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Diverse culture, beliefs can co-exist, says Montreal Archbishop

Plurality needs to be respected as Quebec proposes public prayer ban

Quinton Amundson · September 9, 2025

Archbishop Christian Lépine said the “plural dimension of our society must be respected” and it would be “good for the overall health of the country” if there was a conscious rededication to valuing the peaceful coexistence of diverse cultures and belief systems.

Media animosity made evangelist a household name

Mickey Conlon · September 6, 2025

Has Sean Feucht left Canada yet? I suppose the bigger question is: Would anyone have known he was even here if CBC hadn’t launched an all-out crusade against the Christian singer?

As Hong Kong Catholic activist's trial reaches final stretch, appeals grow to 'save him'

OSV News · August 19, 2025

At the start of final submissions in his landmark trial, Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was provided with medication and a heart monitor Aug. 18, after health concerns had delayed proceedings the previous week.

Banned pastor, supporters fight censorship

Quinton Amundson · August 5, 2025

Defenders of religious expression in the Canadian public square are fighting back following the cancellation of a number of concerts by an American faith-based musician.

Pope Leo’s aid sought in freeing Hong Kong activist

Anna Farrow · June 18, 2025

A group of parliamentarians was recently thwarted in its efforts to see a motion passed in the House of Commons to grant honorary Canadian citizenship to Jimmy Lai, the prominent Catholic political prisoner jailed for his role in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.

Hotel cancels Quebec March for Life booking

Luke Mandato · June 3, 2025

After its first-annual pro-life banquet dinner was cancelled by Delta Hotels Quebec following threats from pro-choice activists and movements just three days before the city’s March for Life, Quebec Life Coalition is now looking to adapt how it operates future events in the face of ongoing local push back.

Christian party's ad appeal to be heard by Ontario court

Luke Mandato · June 2, 2025

The Ontario Court of Appeal has agreed to hear an appeal from the Christian Heritage Party of Canada in a case against the City of Hamilton for refusing to accept a bus advertisement from the party in 2023.

Vance shines global spotlight on persecution of Christians in Europe

Simon Caldwell · February 21, 2025

The British army veteran prosecuted for silently praying in front of an abortion clinic was, to his own surprise, caught in the global spotlight when his case was cited by U.S. Vice President JD Vance in a Feb. 14 speech at a landmark security conference in Munich.

An open letter to from Richard Dur to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about Jordan Peterson

Catholic Register Staff · September 6, 2024

An open letter from Richard Dur, executive director of Prolife Alberta, to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about Jordan Peterson, free speech and abortion clinic bubble zones.