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More Indigenous Canadians meet with Pope Francis, amid talk of papal visit
As the Catholic Church continues to engage Canada’s Indigenous people and questions of historical abuse, Pope Francis met with a... Read more
As Canada normalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide for mentally ill, doctors voice concerns
Last year, Canadian lawmakers approved legislation that expanded the eligibility for euthanasia and assisted suicide to the mentally ill, and... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘sorrow and shame’ for Catholic role in abuse against Indigenous peoples
“I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Indigenous peoples in Canada in July
“I will be happy to benefit again from meeting you by visiting your native lands, where your families live,” Pope... Read more
Pope Francis meets Canadian Indigenous leaders at the Vatican
The pope spent a total of two hours with representatives of the Métis and Inuit peoples. Read more
Pope Francis to meet Canadian Indigenous leaders and Catholic bishops next week
The pope will meet with the Indigenous groups individually. Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada, leaving at least 10 dead
The boat sank 280 miles from the Newfoundland coast. Read more
Canadian Indigenous leaders to meet with Pope Francis in March
Pope Francis will meet with a delegation from Canada the last week of March, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops,... Read more
Canadian Indigenous leaders' trip to Vatican delayed by Omicron variant concerns
The scheduled meeting between Pope Francis and a delegation from Canada has been delayed to 2022, the Canadian Conference of... Read more
Canada's bishops hope papal visit will aid 'reconciliation and healing'
Catholic, secular, and tribal leaders throughout Canada reacted with mixed emotions to the news that Pope Francis would likely be... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Canada in 'pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation' with Indigenous peoples
The potential visit by Pope Francis would be the first papal trip to Canada in nearly 20 years. Read more
Canada's bishops apologize for abuses at residential schools
The Catholic bishops of Canada issued a formal apology to the Indigenous population of the country for the abuses of... Read more
'Contrite hearts' and concrete action: Catholics react to the legacy of Canada's residential schools
Catholic leaders, including a First Nations deacon, reflect on the shocking legacy of Canada’s residential schools run by Catholic and... Read more
Despite millions in Catholic residential schools reparations, critics seek to end church tax exemptions
Catholic entities had committed tens of millions of dollars in legal settlements for their involvement in the Canadian government’s historic... Read more
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Coptic Orthodox church in British Columbia destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire
A Coptic Orthodox church in British Columbia was destroyed in a fire on Monday, July 19, just days after an... Read more
Calgary diocese promises compensation to residential school survivors
The Calgary diocese announced on Friday it will contribute money to a compensation fund for survivors of local residential schools. Read more
Oblates of Mary apologize for 'deafness' in response to reports of graves at indigenous schools
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had significant responsibility for operating residential schools for Canada’s First Nations and other indigenous... Read more
First Nations leaders announce more than 160 unmarked graves found at former Catholic-run residential school
A Canadian First Nations tribe last week announced an estimated 160 unmarked graves were found at the site of a... Read more
Canadian Indigenous leaders call for end of targeting of churches
Canadian Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors have called for suspected arson attacks on churches to stop. Read more
Bishops in Saskatchewan propose fundraising appeal for residential school survivors
The bishops in Saskatchewan on Saturday announced plans for a fundraising effort across the province to support survivors of residential... Read more
