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
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
Pope Francis describes his upcoming trip to Canada as a "penitential pilgrimage", part of a commitment to healing and reconciliation with Indigenous people. ...read more
Fr. Cristino Bouvette, a priest of the Diocese of Calgary, talks about some Indigenous traditions which will be used during the pope's visit to Canada. ...read more
Each of us is called to join Pope Francis in the pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation between the Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the Catholic Church. ...read more
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