LifeSiteNews' main story today is about Christian activist Bill Whatcott, who has been found guilty of a hate crime stemming from flyers he distributed at a 2016 Toronto Pride parade.

The judge ruled that the material and the broader circumstances surrounding its distribution demonstrated an intention to vilify gay men, rejecting his argument that his actions were intended to save souls.

The activist, who was previously acquitted in 2021, remains free on bail ahead of sentencing in December and is barred from leaving Canada. The case has sparked concerns over the potential impact of hate-crime laws on religious expression and speech.

Today's stories also include a shift in the Vatican's approach to hate speech at the United Nations.

Archbishop Christophe El-Kassis, the new Holy See observer to the UN, said hate speech cannot claim the protection of liberty, contrasting the statement with a 2024 Vatican position warning that hate-speech legislation could lead to censorship and compelled speech.

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