Pope Francis In Canada
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Feds raised concerns about Indigenous languages, consultation before Pope visitBefore Pope Francis's arrival in Canada last July, federal officials flagged concerns about the level of consultation done with a First Nations community that was set to host him.CanadaNov 8, 2022
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Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and changeThe 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.CanadaJul 27, 2022
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Pope Francis speaks Indigenous languages while participating in Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimagePope 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.CanadaJul 26, 2022
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Residential school survivor on meeting Pope: ‘I’m going to say what happened to us’Peter Irniq, along with many other Inuit, believe the Catholic Church could do more to make priests who abused children in Inuit communities face justice.CanadaJul 22, 2022
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Pope’s trip to Canada still on schedule but health is an ‘extreme concern’: MillerAlthough Pope Francis' trip to Canada to meet residential school survivors remains unchanged, the Crown-Indigenous minister says the Pope's health is of "extreme concern."CanadaJun 15, 2022
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