Pope Francis Canada Visit
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Ottawa spent at least $55M on Pope Francis’ visit to CanadaSome 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.CanadaMar 23, 2023
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Pope Francis’ visit to Canada seen as step to reconciliation by most of the nation: pollA poll suggests more than half of Canadians viewed the recent visit by Pope Francis and his apology for abuses at residential schools as a step toward reconciliation.CanadaAug 11, 2022
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Pope Francis wraps Canadian reconciliation visit by apologizing in Inuktitut: ‘Mamianaq’During the tour, including stops in Alberta, the pontiff apologized for the role Roman Catholic institutions played in the residential school system.CanadaJul 29, 2022
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Pope Francis to see effects of climate change in visit to Canada’s ArcticSatellite data shows that Arctic sea ice coverage has decreased each decade since 1978, when data first became available, according to the Nunavut Climate Change Centre.CanadaJul 28, 2022
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Why Pope Francis’ trip to Canada signals a rethink of mission legacyThe Canadian government has admitted that physical and sexual abuse were rampant in the state-funded, Christian schools that operated from the 19th century to the 1970s.CanadaJul 23, 2022
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Indigenous groups plead for return of Vatican artifacts amid Pope Francis Canada tripRestitution of Indigenous and colonial-era artifacts is one of the many agenda items awaiting Pope Francis on his trip to Canada, which begins Sunday.CanadaJul 21, 2022
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People travelling great distance to see Pope Francis amid Canada tripThe federal government is putting up $30.5 million for community-led activities, ceremonies and travel for residential school survivors during the visit.CanadaJul 21, 2022
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Some Quebec residential school survivors opt not to see Pope FrancisThough thousands of spaces have been reserved for residential school survivors who want to meet the Pope on his visit to Quebec, many say they don't want to meet him.CanadaJul 19, 2022
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Large crowds, road closures and heavy security expected for Pope Francis’ visit to AlbertaOrganizers of the Pope's upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events and follow the rules.CanadaJul 14, 2022
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Officials warn not to buy resale tickets for Papal Mass at Commonwealth StadiumOfficials with the Papal Visit to Canada are warning people not to buy tickets from any resale sites.CanadaJul 8, 2022
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