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'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
Oblates of Mary apologize for 'deafness' in response to reports of graves at indigenous schools
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had significant responsibility for operating residential schools for Canada’s First Nations and other indigenous... Read more
First Nations leaders announce more than 160 unmarked graves found at former Catholic-run residential school
A Canadian First Nations tribe last week announced an estimated 160 unmarked graves were found at the site of a... Read more
Petition urges Canadian PM not to slander Catholic Church over residential schools
More than 4,000 people have signed a petition requesting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cease blaming the Catholic Church... Read more
USCCB looks to assist federal investigation of boarding schools for indigenous
The U.S. bishops’ conference has volunteered to assist a new federal investigation of the history of boarding schools for Native... Read more
Canadian Indigenous leaders call for end of targeting of churches
Canadian Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors have called for suspected arson attacks on churches to stop. Read more
Bishops in Saskatchewan propose fundraising appeal for residential school survivors
The bishops in Saskatchewan on Saturday announced plans for a fundraising effort across the province to support survivors of residential... Read more
Indigenous leader in Canada cautions against arsons at churches
A First Nations leader in Alberta released a video plea on Wednesday decrying recent “suspicious” fires at Catholic churches throughout... Read more
More unmarked graves discovered in Canada as church vandalism continues
The discovery of 182 additional undocumented graves outside a former residential school in Canada has heightened calls to boycott Canada... Read more
Canadian bishops, Indigenous leaders will meet with pope in December
Some Canadian bishops, along with Indigenous leaders, will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2021, according to... Read more
Indigenous leaders condemn recent vandalism of churches in Canada
Indigenous and Catholic leaders have condemned a recent spate of church vandalism in Canada, along with five Catholic churches having... Read more
Saskatchewan bishops call for justice after new discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school
Bishops of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan acknowledged the need for “repentance” and justice, after a new discovery of hundreds... Read more
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Police investigate after two Catholic churches burn on British Columbia tribal lands
Two Catholic churches in the same region of British Columbia burned down in suspicious circumstances early Monday morning. Read more
First Nation leaders ask Canadian Catholics to skip Mass to protest abuses of Indigenous
First Nation leaders are encouraging Canadian Catholics to skip Mass in response to historic abuses at Catholic-run schools for Indigenous... Read more
Canadian Indigenous leaders plan trip to Vatican to request papal apology over residential schools
A group of Canadian Indigenous leaders are planning a trip to the Vatican this fall to request a formal papal... Read more
Retired Calgary bishop: Canadian government must own 'primary' responsibility for abuses of Indigenous
The retired bishop of Calgary this week said the Canadian government must shoulder its “primary” responsibility for past abuses in... Read more
Canadian bishops pledge reconciliation after indigenous children's remains discovered at Catholic-run school
Canadian bishops pledged to work towards healing and reconciliation with the country’s indigenous populations, after the remains of more than... Read more
Philippine Catholics lament police killings of indigenous people during arrest
Catholic and human rights groups have condemned the killing of nine indigenous group leaders, who were shot as authorities arrested... Read more
As Amazon synod nears end, conversations will affect situations elsewhere
As the Amazon Synod considers the evangelization—and exploitation—of indigenous Amazonian tribes, the conversation reflects as well on what is happening... Read more
