At the end of his audience with the delegation of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada to the Holy See, Pope Francis addressed them with these words: Dear brothers and sisters, Good … Continued
Archbishop Miller has sent a letter of thanks to Pope Francis in response to the historic apology issued Friday in Rome, saying it will help with truth and reconciliation efforts … Continued
This story is being updated. The words I’m sorry from the Pope were more than what either Canadian bishops or Indigenous delegations expected from this week-long encounter with Pope Francis. … Continued
In a meeting Thursday with members of Canada’s Assembly of First Nations, Pope Francis received a “cradleboard,” a traditional baby carrier that the delegates asked the Pope to keep overnight … Continued
“Truth, justice, healing, reconciliation.” Those words expressed the goals that delegations from Canada’s Metis and Inuit people came to share with Pope Francis in an effort to heal the pain … Continued
As members of all three Indigenous delegations in Rome toured the Anima Mundi collection at the Vatican Museums, there were mixed feelings. Some were in awe, while others wanted to … Continued
After being greeted individually at the door of the papal library by Pope Francis, Inuit delegates proceeded to light the qulliq they had brought with them — a soapstone lantern … Continued
ROME—Hard truths and deep prayer marked the Metis delegation’s hour with Pope Francis Monday, said bishops who were in the room when nine Metis elders and residential school survivors spoke … Continued
As three separate Indigenous delegations head to Rome for meetings with Pope Francis on March 28, March 31 and April 1, Canada’s Oblate Fathers have announced a deal with the … Continued
Canada’s Catholic bishops Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling for prayers and efforts to resolve the conflict non-violently. In a statement, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops executive committee … Continued