The Vatican

• Manitoba Metis Federation ‘disappointed’ Pope’s Canadian trip won’t include stop in Winnipeg

  'We’re going to pray that he’s able to stop in Winnipeg to come to St. Boniface to Louis Riel’s gravesite and give a blessing,' said the MMF about Pope Francis' visit to Canada.

  Canada

  May 13
  
• Pope felt ‘strong shame’ for church’s role in residential schools, MMF president says

  Chartrand said the road to reconciliation means continuing the Metis' connections to the Catholic church, while acknowledging the pain caused by those who perverted its message.

  Canada

  Apr 21
  
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• Manitoba Métis delegation heads to Rome for meeting with Pope Francis

  Delegates include residential school survivors, elders and youth.

  Canada

  Apr 18
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• Manitoba Metis Federation president preparing to meet the Pope

  The president of the Manitoba Metis Federation will be heading to Rome to meet with the Pope.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• Former national chief remains hopeful before 2nd trip to Vatican

  'There is incredible pressure on the Catholic Church.'

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2021
• Controversy swirls over alleged censorship of Pope Francis’ civil union quote

  The firestorm the remarks created over the film has highlighted the Vatican's often self-inflicted communications wounds and Francis' willingness to push his own agenda.

  World

  Oct 23, 2020
• Pope Francis urges visiting Iraqi president to protect Christians

  The Iraqi president's office said peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians was the only way to eradicate extremism.

  World

  Jan 25, 2020
• Vatican targets Olympics, launches track team of Swiss Guards and nuns

  The Vatican's team of up to 60 athletes is comprised of nuns, priests, Swiss Guards, museum workers, carpenters and maintenance workers.

  Sports

  Jan 11, 2019
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• Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign suddenly

  The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday amid a troubled period in Pope Francis’ papacy.

  World

  Dec 31, 2018
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• The Vatican ‘owes God an apology,’ activist says in letter to Pope Francis

  Newfoundland and Labrador was the site of two highly publicized abuse scandals in the late 1980s, when allegations of widespread abuse at Mount Cashel and Belvedere Catholic orphanages met with public shock and outrage.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2018