Itinerary Released for Pope Francis’ Trip to Canada in Late July
While in Canada, Francis is expected to issue an apology on behalf of the Catholic Church for abuses committed against indigenous students in Catholic-run residential schools.
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Pope Francis Pilgrimage and Apology to Canadian First Nations Brings Hope of Reconciliation
The Holy Father’s visit to Canada is intended to help heal a wound in the Church’s relationship with the Inuit, First Nations and Métis people.
Vatican Confirms Pope Francis will Visit 3 Cities in Canada in July
The Pope’s full schedule in Canada will be published in the coming weeks, the Vatican said.
More Indigenous Canadians Meet with Pope Francis, Amid Talk of Papal Visit
Pope Francis gave rosaries to everyone, as well as a physical olive branch to the delegation as a whole.
Another Week of Intense Activity at the Holy See
COMMENTARY: The run-up to Pope Francis’ trip to Malta and Holy Week included ‘Canada week,’ ‘Poland week,’ a meeting with the head of the Syro-Malankara Church and the publication of a major instruction on Catholic education.
3 Key Aspects of Pope Francis’ Apology to Canadian Indigenous People
COMMENTARY: While the papal apology has historical, cultural, political and economic aspects, the Holy Father treated this primarily as a religious one at the service of healing and reconciliation as gifts from God.
Pope Francis to Visit Indigenous Peoples in Canada in July
Pope Francis says he plans on visiting Canada in the summer month of July marking the feast of St. Anne.
The Pope’s Meetings With Canadian Indigenous Leaders: An Explainer
COMMENTARY: They are a continuation of the process of reconciliation that is underway because of the Catholic Church’s participation in Canada’s assimilationist residential-school policy for Indigenous children.
Pope Francis Offers Condolences After Spanish Fishing Boat Sinks Off Canada, Leaving at Least 10 Dead
AFP reported on Feb. 16 that 10 of the 24 crew members were confirmed dead, three rescued from a life raft, and 11 unaccounted for.
Pope Francis Will Meet With Canadian Indigenous Leaders in March
The visit had been in the works since June 2021, following the discovery of what may be unmarked gravesites at the site of former residential schools.
