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Pope Francis blesses the water, pilgrims at Lac Ste. Anne in Canada
Pope Francis concluded his second full day in Canada with a visit to Lac Ste. Anne, the site of one... 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
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
Pope Francis in Canada: A papal pilgrimage for healing and reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage”... 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
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
