Edmonton, Quebec City and Iqaluit. These are the three stages of Pope Francis’ trip to Canada scheduled for the end of July. To tell CBC News are sources not authorized to speak publicly. Moreover, the Pope himself, in the final audience granted in the Vatican to Native American groups on April 1, had hinted that around the days of St. Anne, which is celebrated on July 26, he would arrive in Canada to visit native Americans in their territories and ask forgiveness for the actions of members of the Roman Catholic Church in residential schools.
A group of delegates representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis head to Rome this weekend for an audience with the Pope. The delegation consists of about 30 Indigenous people including elders, residential school survivors and youth.
The delegation’s theme is centered around how Indigenous Peoples and the Catholic Church can move forward together toward healing and reconciliation. It is precisely the history of residential schools in Canada that has ignited the national conversation. (more…)
ROME – Pope Francis has undergone surgery and is in good condition: this was confirmed by the Press Office of the Holy See, in two medical bulletins issued last night and this morning. (more…)
There is always a place for another foreigner at the table, said Cardinal Michael Czerny when presenting the message of Pope Francis for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which is celebrated on September 26 and whose content was published this May 6 by the Vatican. (more…)
[GTranslate]VATICAN CITY – Vaccine to the poor people in the Vatican, in the presence of Pope Francis. This morning, Good Friday, the Pontiff went to the atrium of the Paul VI Hall while the serum infiltration of homeless people or people in difficulty, welcomed and accompanied by some Roman associations, was taking place. (more…)