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Pope brings apology to Arctic Indigenous communities

On a stage designed to evoke a “qammaq” — a traditional Inuit summer home built of whale ribs, sod and stone — Pope Francis again apologized to the Indigenous communities of Canada for Catholics’ complicity in breaking up their families and suppressing their languages.

Pope Francis: Residential-school policy was part of ‘genocide’ plan

The planned destruction of the families, languages, cultures and traditions of the Indigenous communities of Canada through the residential school system was “genocide,” Pope Francis said.

Pope entrusts three holy women with new relationship with Indigenous

Meeting Indigenous survivors of residential schools in Canada, Pope Francis entrusted them and the journey of truth, healing and reconciliation to three women: St. Anne, Mary and St. Kateri Tekakwitha.

Pope Francis encourages Canadian church workers in their ministry

Pope Francis wanted to check in with the bishops, priests and religious of Canada: “How are we doing when it comes to joy?” he asked them.

Commitment to multicultural Canada needs real effort, pope says

In a British-built fort on the highest hill in Quebec City, Pope Francis spoke to Canadian government and cultural leaders about the never-ending challenge of multiculturalism.

Pope Francis: Church cannot flee failures, but must reconcile with Indigenous

In the face of sin and failure, the temptation to wallow in despair and do nothing comes from the devil, Pope Francis said.

Pope joins Indigenous pilgrims at lake known for healing waters

Pope Francis joined Indigenous pilgrims at a lake known for miraculous healings and encouraged them to lay their burdens on the shore.

One can proudly be both Indigenous and Catholic, pope says

While presented as missionary work, the operation of residential schools by Catholics in Canada was actually an attempt to impose European culture on Canada’s Indigenous people, Pope Francis said.

Returning moccasins, Pope Francis apologizes for church role in residential schools

The first step of Pope Francis’ “penitential pilgrimage” to Canada involved him returning two pairs of children’s moccasins.

Pope arrives in Canada focused on elders and on repentance

After a flight of more than 10 hours from Rome, Pope Francis landed in Edmonton and met briefly at the airport with Indigenous leaders, Canada's governor general and prime minister before heading to the local seminary for a rest.
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