Cardinal Leo’s Plea on MAiD. Catholic Land Movement. Theopolis Arts Initiative.

In this episode, editor Mickey Conlon is joined by associate editor Quinton Amundson and reporter Luke Mandato in an episode is brought to you by Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, where Catholic higher education goes beyond the classroom. The discussion opens with Cardinal Frank Leo’s letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Toronto-area MPs urging them to reject the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to those living solely with mental illness through Bill C-218. The hosts examine Leo’s strong call to choose life, the rapid evolution of MAiD over the past decade, and whether the letter could help delay or halt further expansion. Amundson then highlights the surprising growth of the Catholic Land Movement in Canada, with new chapters springing up as more people seek a return to the land and family farm life amid both rising food insecurity and economic pressures. The team reflects on their own family farm connections and what this “back to the land” trend might mean for the future. Mandato closes the episode with a look into his article on Theopolis, a new Catholic arts initiative that has arrived in Ontario, bringing together a dozen artists, including the well-known sculptor Timothy Schmalz, as a vibrant sign of growing interest in the Catholic faith through beauty and creativity. Music on Registered courtesy of Sappheiros: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZVHXQZAIn9WJXvy6qn9K0 , powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Read these related stories from catholicregister.org:Theopolis: a celebration of faith, art | The Catholic RegisterCultivating a return to the land | The Catholic RegisterCardinal Leo calls on PM, MPs choose life with Bill C-218 | The Catholic RegisterAbout the Hosts:Mickey Conlon: Is the Editor of The Catholic Register and has been a reporter and columnist for the Register.Luke Mandato: Is a reporter for The Catholic Register.Quinton Amundson: Quinton is Associate Editor at The Catholic Register.