Pope Canada

• Ottawa spent at least $55M on Pope Francis’ visit to Canada

  Some survivors and Indigenous people have said the Pope's apology on Canadian soil was important to their healing and the process of reconciliation. Others said it fell short.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
  
• Pope Francis again asks for forgiveness for residential school wrongs at Quebec City stop

  The Pope arrived to Quebec City for the next leg his "penitential" journey in Canada late Wednesday after flying from Edmonton, and spoke at a ceremony for about 10 minutes.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
  
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• Pope Francis apology: What wasn’t said in address to residential school survivors

  In the papal apology, pope Francis said children suffered ``physical, verbal, psychological and spiritual abuse,'' but did not mention sexual abuse.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
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• Alberta Beach businesses booked solid ahead of papal visit

  When Pope Francis visits Lac Ste. Anne, the village of Alberta Beach is expected to swell from 1,000 people to up to 100,000 throughout the week keeping businesses busy.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
• 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
• Indigenous film takes aim at ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ ahead of Pope’s Canadian visit

  The release of the 'Doctrine of Recovery' coincides with Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada in late July, in the wake of a national reckoning over residential schools.

  Perspectives

  Jun 29, 2022
• ‘Meaningful apology,’ release of documents crucial to Pope’s visit to Canada, says B.C. chief

  A papal apology for the church's role in residential schools is among the 94 calls to action laid out in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report from 2015.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2021
• Pope Francis to visit Canada for Indigenous reconciliation, Vatican says

  Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada, the Vatican said on Wednesday in response to an invitation from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021