Roman Catholic Church

• ‘A long journey’: Reconciliation happening day by day, one year after Pope’s apology

  Many have had a year to reflect on an apology made from Pope Francis on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church that was delivered on Canadian soil in Maskwacis, Alberta.

  Canada

  Jul 23
  
• Acadian groups looking to raise $2.5 million to save Nova Scotia church

  Nation Prospère Acadie and the Société Héritage Saint-Bernard say they have launched a campaign to raise $2.5 million for Saint Bernard Church by May 23.

  Canada

  Apr 20
  
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• Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale

  St. Bernard Church officially closed last summer as the number of people attending mass in the 1,300-square-metre building had fallen to about 30 to 40 people.

  Canada

  Mar 25
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• Jesuits of Canada releases list of 27 members ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse

  The order says in a statement that the release of the names is part of the Jesuits' effort to promote transparency, accountability, justice and healing for survivors of abuse.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Quebec woman alleging sexual misconduct by prominent cardinal reveals identity

  Until Friday, Pamela Groleau had been identified only as "F'' in court documents as part of a class-action lawsuit filed in August against the Quebec City archdiocese.

  Crime

  Jan 13
• Catholic dioceses failed in past to raise money promised to survivors. Will they now?

  Catholic church entities said they would use their 'best efforts' to raise $25 million for residential school survivors. One former regional chief called it a 'weasel clause.'

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2022
• Ottawa to provide over $35M in supports to Indigenous communities during pope visit

  Pope Francis is set to travel to Alberta, Quebec and Nunavut from July 24 to 29 and his visit is to include public and private events with an emphasis on Indigenous participation.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2022
• 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
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• What led to the historic papal apology? How the Catholic Church has changed its tone

  "The church is being challenged to speak in a language it's not used to speaking in. There have been some missteps along the way."

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
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• Saskatchewan First Nations leaders call for papal apology on Canadian soil

  Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation noted he will speak with residential school survivors and the First Nation’s members before a decision is made to invite the pope.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021