A report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians sharing their frustrations about society’s lack of awareness that almost half of... Read more
The U.S. and Canadian bishops released statements Thursday praising the Vatican’s repudiation of the “doctrine of discovery.” Read more
The legal concept of the “doctrine of discovery” is “not part of the teaching of the Catholic Church,” the Vatican... Read more
Historian and professor Íñigo Fernández pointed out that shortly after the discovery of America, “the Church in fact began to... Read more
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate. Read more
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential... Read more
Some of those indigenous people assembled to listen to the pope had met with him at the Vatican in March. Read more
The pope's next, and final stop, in Canada is Iqaluit, in the country's northernmost territory. Read more
The pope spoke Thursday evening at the Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec to those engaged in pastoral ministry. Read more
Pope Francis is set to fly to Iqaluit, Canada, on July 29, the last stop of his “penitential pilgrimage” to... Read more
This “penitential pilgrimage” is dedicated to a real path of reconciliation with the Native American populations, and at the same... Read more
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness for the harm done to indigenous Canadians by Catholics in a Wednesday address before top... Read more
Developing a theme he introduced earlier in his "penitential pilgrimage," the pope reflected on the importance of presenting the faith... Read more
No excavation has been done at suspected grave sites at residential schools in Canada. Yet media outlets continue to report... Read more
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples. Read more
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
The Vatican has released the itinerary for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada, during which he will meet with representatives of... Read more
The pope will visit Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30. Read more
As the Catholic Church continues to engage Canada’s Indigenous people and questions of historical abuse, Pope Francis met with a... Read more
“I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” Pope Francis said. Read more