Tag: Papal Visit to Canada

  • August 5, 2022

Church unity threatened by ideology, pope tells Jesuits in Canada

The unity of the Catholic Church's bishops is fundamental in correcting past wrongs and in confronting challenges today,...
  • August 1, 2022

Pope says residential-school policy was part of ‘genocide’ plan

The planned destruction of the families, languages, cultures and traditions of the Indigenous communities of Canada through the...
  • July 29, 2022

Pope entrusts new relationship with Indigenous to three holy women

Meeting Indigenous survivors of residential schools in Canada, Pope Francis entrusted them and the journey of truth, healing...
  • July 28, 2022

Pope encourages Canadian church workers in their ministry

Pope Francis wanted to check in with the bishops, priests and religious of Canada: "How are we doing...
  • July 28, 2022

Church cannot flee failures, but must reconcile with Indigenous, pope says

In the face of sin and failure, the temptation to wallow in despair and do nothing comes from...
  • July 28, 2022

Commitment to multicultural Canada needs real effort, pope says

In a British-built fort on the highest hill in Quebec City, Pope Francis spoke to Canadian government and...
  • July 26, 2022

Pope joins Indigenous pilgrims at lake known for its healing waters

Pope Francis joined Indigenous pilgrims at a lake known for miraculous healings and encouraged them to lay their...
  • July 26, 2022

Honor elders, learn gentle way of faith sharing from them, pope says

Celebrating the feast day of Jesus' grandparents, Pope Francis not only urged people to honor their elders, but...
  • July 26, 2022

‘I am sorry’: Canadian Indigenous react to papal apology

The words "I am sorry" are powerful....
  • July 26, 2022

Indigenous and Catholic: One can proudly be both, pope says

While presented as missionary work, the operation of residential schools by Catholics in Canada was actually an attempt...