Archbishop Richard Smith

• Edmonton’s Indigenous church reopens for Pope’s visit next week

  The sound of drums loudly played outside of Edmonton’s Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples Sunday, parishioners anxiously waited to go inside for the church’s grand opening.

  Features

  Jul 17, 2022
  
• Pope Francis to visit former Alberta residential school during Canada trip: Vatican

  Pope Francis is expected to deliver an apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system while in the country.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
  
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• Treaty 6, Métis Nation of Alberta welcome Pope Francis’ visit as part of reconciliation

  Treaty 6, the Métis Nation of Alberta and the city's mayor said Friday they are pleased Pope Francis will be visiting Edmonton as part of his trip to Canada this summer.

  Canada

  May 13, 2022
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• Archbishop of Edmonton says pope wants to repeat residential school apology on Canadian soil

  The archbishop of Edmonton says the apology from Pope Francis for the role the Roman Catholic Church played in the residential school system is the first step on a road to healing.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
• Alberta priest accused of sexual misconduct while serving in Vancouver: Edmonton Archdiocese

  An Alberta pastor has been withdrawn from his duties after being accused of sexual misconduct. 

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2018
• Alberta Catholic church stresses opposition to ‘morally wrong’ physician-assisted death

  Alberta’s Catholic leaders have come out against legalizing physician-assisted death, which the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Canadians have a right to in February 2015.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2016
• Edmonton archbishop responds to LGBTQ guidelines, scolds trustees

  "The words and actions of some trustees, rather than defending and upholding all that is good in the Catholic education, have caused harm and hostility," Archbishop Richard Smith wrote.

  Education

  Jan 21, 2016