Episode 38

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5th Jun 2026

Martyrs’ Shrine Gala. AI Encyclical. World Cup Catholicity.

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 the Canadian Martyrs’ Shrine, celebrating its 100th anniversary and 400 years since St. Jean de Brébeuf first encountered the Wendat people in Huronia. Conlon and Mandato recap a special night at the Martyrs’ Shrine Centennial Gala and the release of the new commemorative magazine “Missions and Martyrs”, a joint project between the Shrine and The Catholic Register. Amundson shares reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s long-awaited encyclical on artificial intelligence, Magnifica Humanitas, and the team discusses their thoughts on the document. The conversation turns to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, with a spotlight on Brampton’s St. Edmund Campion High School, which has produced three players on Canada’s National Team. Amundson shares his conversation with their former coach, while Mandato reports on Athletes in Action’s special Victory Beyond the Cup project.

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About 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.

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