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Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Montreal church to be slapped with fine after hosting pro-Trump singer without permit, city says
Église MR hosted Friday night controversial Sean Feucht, who appeared as part of his 'Revive in 25' tour. Published Jul 26, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read Pro-Trump and Christian singer Sean Feucht gets ready for his performance at Ministerios Restauración in Montreal on Friday, July 25, 2025. The City of Montreal will slap a fine on the church because it didn't have a permit for Feucht's appearance. Allen McInnis/Montreal Gazette The City of Montreal says it will issue a fine to the church that hosted Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump Christian singer, on Friday night, after warning the venue in advance it did not have the proper permit for a concert. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A spokesperson for Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said a statement of offence will be handed to Église MR, where Feucht performed as part of his 'Revive in 25' tour. Catherine Cadotte said the church defied a warning from borough inspectors, who had visited the Spanish-speaking church on Roy St. with Montreal police earlier in the day. 'The church did not have a permit to organize a concert,' she said. 'A statement of offence will be issued since the organization violated the regulations.' Asked by The Gazette if that includes a monetary fine, she replied: 'Yes.' Before the event, however, Feucht told media 'this not a performance, it's a church service.' Feucht, who is outspoken about his support for U.S. President Donald Trump and a former worship leader, has drawn criticism across Canada for his views on abortion, gender identity and LGBTQ2+ rights. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Before Friday's event began, several police officers briefly entered the church, but later confirmed the show would proceed. As Feucht's supporters began arriving, local activists gathered in front of the church, chanting anti-Trump and anti-fascism slogans. It sparked a heavy police presence. Montreal Police is entering the church where Christian singer Sean Feucht is due to perform. The city of Montreal has said it must not go ahead due to not having the right permits. — Harry North (@hsnorth_) July 25, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At least one protester was arrested. A second confrontation, involving a journalist from Rebel News, prompted police to intervene and separate the crowd. Inside the church, a few dozen people sang and prayed while a row of police officers kept watch outside. The protest crowd outside the church had thinned by 8:30 p.m. The Montreal concert followed a string of cancellations across Canada. Cities including Halifax, Charlottetown, Quebec City and Vaughan pulled permits, citing public safety concerns. In Miramichi, N.B., a last-minute concert held at a private campground drew criticism from the property's owners, who said the event was unauthorized and 'not aligned with our values.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Feucht has framed the backlash as a violation of religious freedom, saying: 'If I had shown up with purple hair and a dress, claiming to be a woman, the government wouldn't have said a word.' Columnists Toronto & GTA Columnists Sunshine Girls Columnists
Montreal Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Montreal church to be slapped with fine after hosting pro-Trump singer without permit, city says
By The City of Montreal says it will issue a fine to the church that hosted Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump Christian singer, on Friday night, after warning the venue in advance it did not have the proper permit for a concert. A spokesperson for Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said a statement of offence will be handed to Église MR, where Feucht performed as part of his 'Revive in 25' tour. Catherine Cadotte said the church defied a warning from borough inspectors, who had visited the Spanish-speaking church on Roy St. with Montreal police earlier in the day. 'The church did not have a permit to organize a concert,' she said. 'A statement of offence will be issued since the organization violated the regulations.' Asked by The Gazette if that includes a monetary fine, she replied: 'Yes.' Before the event, however, Feucht told media 'this not a performance, it's a church service.' Feucht, who is outspoken about his support for U.S. President Donald Trump and a former worship leader, has drawn criticism across Canada for his views on abortion, gender identity and LGBTQ2+ rights. Before Friday's event began, several police officers briefly entered the church, but later confirmed the show would proceed. As Feucht's supporters began arriving, local activists gathered in front of the church, chanting anti-Trump and anti-fascism slogans. It sparked a heavy police presence. Montreal Police is entering the church where Christian singer Sean Feucht is due to perform. The city of Montreal has said it must not go ahead due to not having the right permits. — Harry North (@hsnorth_) July 25, 2025 At least one protester was arrested. A second confrontation, involving a journalist from Rebel News, prompted police to intervene and separate the crowd. Inside the church, a few dozen people sang and prayed while a row of police officers kept watch outside. The protest crowd outside the church had thinned by 8:30 p.m. The Montreal concert followed a string of cancellations across Canada. Cities including Halifax, Charlottetown, Quebec City and Vaughan pulled permits, citing public safety concerns. In Miramichi, N.B., a last-minute concert held at a private campground drew criticism from the property's owners, who said the event was unauthorized and 'not aligned with our values.' Montreal Police quickly intervene between a counter-protester to the Sean Feucht concert and the Rebel News team — Harry North (@hsnorth_) July 25, 2025 Feucht has framed the backlash as a violation of religious freedom, saying: 'If I had shown up with purple hair and a dress, claiming to be a woman, the government wouldn't have said a word.'
Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Protests erupt outside Montreal church where U.S. Christian musician held worship performance
Protesters and police faced off outside a Plateau church Friday evening as Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump and Christian singer, performed a concert as part of his 'Revive in 25' Let Us Worship tour. The show went ahead despite a warning from the city that the venue, Église MR, did not have the required permit to host the event. Article content The show went ahead despite a warning from the city that the venue, Église MR, did not have the required permit to host the event. Article content Article content Article content 'If the event goes ahead, notices of violation will be issued, and the neighbourhood police station is mobilized to enforce the regulations,' said Catherine Cadotte, a spokesperson for Mayor Valérie Plante. Article content Article content Article content As Feucht's supporters began arriving, local activists gathered in front of the Spanish-speaking church on Roy St, chanting anti-Trump and anti-fascism slogans. Tensions grew as the crowd grew. Article content By 7 p.m., demonstrators had surrounded the church entrance. Dozens of police officers formed a perimeter, and at least one protester was arrested. Article content Inside the church, a few dozen attendees gathered, joining in song and prayer. Article content By 8.30 p.m., the crowd of protesters outside the church had thinned out. Article content Montreal Police quickly intervene between a counter-protester to the Sean Feucht concert and the Rebel News team — Harry North (@hsnorth_) July 25, 2025
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Protests erupt outside Montreal church where U.S. Christian musician held worship performance
Protesters and police faced off outside a Plateau church Friday evening as Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump and Christian singer, performed a concert as part of his 'Revive in 25' Let Us Worship tour. The show went ahead despite a warning from the city that the venue, Église MR, did not have the required permit to host the event. The show went ahead despite a warning from the city that the venue, Église MR, did not have the required permit to host the event. Earlier Friday, the Montreal mayor's office said borough inspectors had notified the owners the activity cannot legally proceed, and that police are prepared to intervene if necessary. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'If the event goes ahead, notices of violation will be issued, and the neighbourhood police station is mobilized to enforce the regulations,' said Catherine Cadotte, a spokesperson for Mayor Valérie Plante. Police briefly entered the church before the event began. But an officer at the scene later confirmed the show would proceed. Montreal Police is entering the church where Christian singer Sean Feucht is due to perform. The city of Montreal has said it must not go ahead due to not having the right permits. Feucht said he was unfazed by the city's position. 'This is not a performance, it's a church service,' he said. As Feucht's supporters began arriving, local activists gathered in front of the Spanish-speaking church on Roy St, chanting anti-Trump and anti-fascism slogans. Tensions grew as the crowd grew. By 7 p.m., demonstrators had surrounded the church entrance. Dozens of police officers formed a perimeter, and at least one protester was arrested. During one tense moment, a protester's interaction with a journalist from news outlet Rebel News resulted in police intervening to separate the two. Inside the church, a few dozen attendees gathered, joining in song and prayer. By 8.30 p.m., the crowd of protesters outside the church had thinned out. Montreal Police quickly intervene between a counter-protester to the Sean Feucht concert and the Rebel News team Feucht, a former worship leader and MAGA-aligned activist, has faced similar pushback across Canada. All six of his previously scheduled concerts in Halifax, Charlottetown, Moncton, Quebec City, Gatineau and Vaughan were cancelled by local authorities. Cities said the cancellations were prompted by 'heightened public safety concerns' and the potential for protests. Feucht's outspoken views on abortion, gender identity and LGBTQ+ rights has drawn criticism and been cited as a source of tension. Feucht has scrambled to put on shows at alternative locations. On Thursday night, he performed at the Bar None Campsite on the Taxis River in Miramichi, N.B., to replace a cancelled show in Moncton. The hastily-organized event prompted a statement from the owners of the campground on Friday saying the show was not authorized and does not align with their core beliefs, according to the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal. 'It's important that our partner organizations know that the performer involved in this event does not align with what we stand for as an organization,' Michelle Seymour, director of administration for Bridges of Canada, said in a statement late Friday afternoon, adding they are conducting an investigation. 'We believe in compassion, inclusivity, and integrity.' Pastor Byron & his wife Amanda are the real heroes tonight in Montreal. When the city cancelled our permit (and kept our money), he opened his beautiful church. When the mayor tried to force him to stop worship IN HIS OWN CHURCH, he refused. May God raise up 1000 more like… The Montreal show was another last-minute announcement to make up for cancelled shows. He has framed the opposition to his performances as a form of religious discrimination. 'If I had shown up with purple hair and a dress, claiming to be a woman, the government wouldn't have said a word,' he posted earlier this week. On Friday afternoon, Feucht claimed the pastor of the Montreal church had been 'pressured, threatened and attacked' for agreeing to host the concert. Then, in a follow-up post, he appeared to maintain that the show would still go ahead. 'This pastor and his church ARE NOT BACKING DOWN!!!,' he wrote. Earlier in the day, Feucht reported that his tour bus was struck by another driver in Quebec. 'The Quebec police on the scene were unbelievably kind and other driver acknowledged he slammed into our bus and somehow 'lost control,'' he wrote. The Let Us Worship movement began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a protest against public health restrictions on religious gatherings. Feucht has since gained a national profile in the United States and brought his message to Canada despite picking some controversy along the way. — The New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal contributed to this report. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here .
Ottawa Citizen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
Protests erupt outside Montreal church where U.S. Christian musician held worship performance
Article content Protesters and police faced off outside a Plateau church Friday evening as Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump and Christian singer, performed a concert as part of his 'Revive in 25' Let Us Worship tour. The show went ahead despite a warning from the city that the venue, Église MR, did not have the required permit to host the event. Article content The show went ahead despite a warning from the city that the venue, Église MR, did not have the required permit to host the event. Article content Article content Article content 'If the event goes ahead, notices of violation will be issued, and the neighbourhood police station is mobilized to enforce the regulations,' said Catherine Cadotte, a spokesperson for Mayor Valérie Plante. Article content Article content 'This is not a performance, it's a church service,' he said. Article content As Feucht's supporters began arriving, local activists gathered in front of the Spanish-speaking church on Roy St, chanting anti-Trump and anti-fascism slogans. Tensions grew as the crowd grew. Article content By 7 p.m., demonstrators had surrounded the church entrance. Dozens of police officers formed a perimeter, and at least one protester was arrested. Article content Inside the church, a few dozen attendees gathered, joining in song and prayer. By 8.30 p.m., the crowd of protesters outside the church had thinned out. Article content Montreal Police quickly intervene between a counter-protester to the Sean Feucht concert and the Rebel News team — Harry North (@hsnorth_) July 25, 2025
