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Report gives voice to Canada’s Indigenous Christians, highlights need for religious freedom
A report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians sharing their frustrations about society’s lack of awareness that almost half of... Read more
U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’
The U.S. and Canadian bishops released statements Thursday praising the Vatican’s repudiation of the “doctrine of discovery.” Read more
Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching
The legal concept of the “doctrine of discovery” is “not part of the teaching of the Catholic Church,” the Vatican... Read more
Historian: Church did not give ‘carte blanche’ for mistreatment of indigenous in Americas
Historian and professor Íñigo Fernández pointed out that shortly after the discovery of America, “the Church in fact began to... Read more
Pope Francis: Canada is ‘writing a new page’ in Church’s relationship with indigenous peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate. Read more
Pope Francis: Canada's residential schools system was 'cultural genocide'
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential... Read more
Choose light over darkness, Pope Francis tells young people in Iqaluit
Some of those indigenous people assembled to listen to the pope had met with him at the Vatican in March. Read more
Pope Francis praises Canada’s indigenous people as he departs Québec
The pope's next, and final stop, in Canada is Iqaluit, in the country's northernmost territory. Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining that the world is evil is ‘not Christian’
The pope spoke Thursday evening at the Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec to those engaged in pastoral ministry. Read more
Pope Francis’ Canada trip: What is Iqaluit and why is he going there?
Pope Francis is set to fly to Iqaluit, Canada, on July 29, the last stop of his “penitential pilgrimage” to... Read more
A look beyond the headlines: Pope Francis encounters Catholic life and history on his journey to Canada
This “penitential pilgrimage” is dedicated to a real path of reconciliation with the Native American populations, and at the same... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘deep shame’ in Canada, warns of new ‘cancel culture’
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness for the harm done to indigenous Canadians by Catholics in a Wednesday address before top... Read more
Pope Francis preaches on sharing faith with love before 50,000 at largest stadium in Canada
Developing a theme he introduced earlier in his "penitential pilgrimage," the pope reflected on the importance of presenting the faith... Read more
No remains unearthed yet from Canada’s residential school grave sites
No excavation has been done at suspected grave sites at residential schools in Canada. Yet media outlets continue to report... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis arrives in Canada
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples. Read more
Pope Francis begins ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
During his six-day trip, he’s expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential... Read more
Itinerary released for Pope Francis' trip to Canada in late July
The Vatican has released the itinerary for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada, during which he will meet with representatives of... Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit 3 cities in Canada in July
The pope will visit Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30. Read more
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
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
