Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage

• ‘Extreme weather’ forces cancellation of Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage west of Edmonton

  Weather conditions triggered the cancellation of a large annual Indigenous gathering west of Edmonton.

  Weather

  Jul 25, 2023
  
• Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and change

  The chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation felt Pope Francis acted as a true leader, but thinks the rest of the papal team fell short — especially during planning for the visit.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
  
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• Pope Francis speaks Indigenous languages while participating in Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage

  Pope Francis performed a blessing of Lac Ste. Anne, sat in silence looking out at the lake, and then took some of its water to those who were unable to get down to the shore.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
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• Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation hosts campers going to see the Pope at Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage

  With the Pope's visit to Lac Ste. Anne barring pilgrims to camp at that site, the nearby Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation has opened its grounds to visitors.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2022
• The history of the Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage

  On Tuesday, Pope Francis will accept a longstanding invitation to take part in an annual pilgrimage to Lac Ste. Anne which has a history dating back to before 1889.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2022
• Alberta seeing high demand for Pope Francis’ public events

  Alberta is seeing high demand for Pope Francis' appearances in the Edmonton area, which start in less than a week. Here is more of what you need to know about the public events.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2022
• Pope visit to Lac Ste. Anne bringing up complex emotions

  Work is underway to prepare for the papal visit to Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage. It's bringing up many complex emotions as people are excited, and upset over the visit.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
• Large crowds, road closures and heavy security expected for Pope Francis’ visit to Alberta

  Organizers of the Pope's upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events and follow the rules.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
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• New sod, more bathrooms and a police walkthrough, Lac Ste. Anne prepares for the Pope

  The community of Lac Ste. Anne is working hard to prepare for the Pope to visit on July 26 as part of his reconciliation tour of Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2022