As I stood in Maskwacis, Alberta, witnessing Pope Francis arrive to deliver his much-awaited apology to the Indigenous peoples of Canada on their lands, I was cut to the heart. Two things struck me simultaneously. First, the suffering, pain, and intergenerational trauma that has wreaked havoc on Indigenous communities and families. Second, the humility, courage, ...read more

As a freelance filmmaker, I recently worked for Salt + Light Media covering the Pope’s trip to Canada. As part of this trip, we were working on the second documentary in a series about reconciliation, what it means for the Church here in Canada, and how it can be brought about.  In advance of the ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to the Indigenous delegates from Canada on the final day of their delegation to the Holy See. ...read more

How should we as Catholics approach this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Julian Paparella reflects. ...read more

A message from Fr. Alan Fogarty, SJ, about the recent discovery of 215 Indigenous children buried on the site of Kamloops Indian Residential School. ...read more

As we prepare for the feast of St. Joseph on March 19, Deacon Pedro shares the history of the devotion to St. Joseph and some popular prayers. ...read more