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, Pope Francis said.
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 residential school system was “genocide,” Pope Francis said.
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 and reconciliation to three women: St. Anne, Mary and St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
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 when it comes to joy?” he asked them.
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 the devil, Pope Francis said.
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 cultural leaders about the never-ending challenge of multiculturalism.
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 burdens on the shore.
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 he asked them to think about what they will hand on to future generations.
‘I am sorry’: Canadian Indigenous react to papal apology
The words “I am sorry” are powerful.
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 to impose European culture on Canada’s Indigenous people, Pope Francis said.
