BLOG: Fr. Raphael Ma, CR
Two members of Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples in Edmonton explain the significance of their unique parish to the pope's visit and to Canada. ...read more
In Maskwacis, Alberta, near the former site of one of Canada's largest residential schools, Pope Francis asked for forgiveness on behalf of the Church. ...read more
On July 25, Pope Francis offered an apology to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada for Catholic involvement in residential schools. Read the full text here. ...read more
Read the words of welcome offered by Chief Wilton Littlechild to Pope Francis during his visit to Maskwacis, Alberta. ...read more
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Pope arrives in Canada focused on elders and on repentance
Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
July 25, 2022
On Sunday, July 24, Pope Francis arrived in Edmonton, Alberta, to begin his six-day "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada. ...read more
Read Pope Francis' message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2022 on the theme: Listen to the voice of creation. ...read more
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Pope’s words in Canada may have broader reach, official says
Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
July 20, 2022
Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, offered some insights on Pope Francis' visit to Canada during a press briefing on July 20. ...read more
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Vatican investments must follow Catholic social teaching, new policy says
Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
July 20, 2022
The Vatican has released a new policy consolidating investment portfolios and keeping investments in line with the social doctrine of the Catholic Church. ...read more
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War and peace: Ukraine ambassador sees vital role for Vatican
Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
July 19, 2022
Andrii Yurash, Ukraine's ambassador to the Holy See, speaks to CNS about the war in Ukraine and the possibility of a papal visit to Kyiv. ...read more
As Christians, we are all called to be anti-racist. Rev. Paul Gehrs discusses the ecumenical nature of anti-racism work and our call to assist the church in transformation. ...read more