One Year After Papal Visit and Apology, Canada’s Bishops Reflect on Indigenous Outreach
The Archdiocese of Edmonton has produced a video about the papal visit,
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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.
Pope Francis Meets Canadian Indigenous Leaders at the Vatican
Pope Francis will also meet with a First Nations delegation on Thursday, and on Friday he will address the three groups together.
Pope Francis to Visit Canada in ‘Pilgrimage of Healing and Reconciliation’ With Indigenous Peoples
Pope Francis expressed sorrow at the discovery of Indigenous children’s graves in an Angelus address in June, but did not issue a formal apology.
Canada’s Trudeau Fans the Flame of Blame
EDITORIAL: In the face of recent attacks on Catholic churches it’s urgent to communicate a central pair of truths about the residential schools of Canada.
USCCB Looks to Assist Federal Investigation of Boarding Schools for Indigenous
Spokesperson Chieko Noguchi said she hopes the information will “bring some measure of peace to the victims and a heightened awareness so that this disturbing history is never repeated.”
More Unmarked Graves Discovered in Canada as Church Vandalism Continues
The discovery of 182 additional undocumented graves outside a former residential school has occurred.
Canadian Bishops, Indigenous Leaders Will Meet With Pope Francis in December
The papal meetings are scheduled Dec. 17-20.
Indigenous Leaders Condemn Recent Vandalism of Churches in Canada
From June 21 through June 26, four Catholic churches located on tribal lands in British Columbia burned to the ground.
