The remembrance, reconciliation and healing from the Catholic Church’s past sins committed against Indigenous populations is a reminder that Christians can find hope amid their sins and failures, Pope Francis said.
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Potential Meeting Between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill Highlights Tensions Over Ukraine
When Pope Francis visits Kazakhstan for a high-profile interfaith summit next month, he could meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in a move seen as controversial given Patriarch Kirill’s vocal support of the war in Ukraine.
Small Businesses Invest in Common Good in Local Communities, Pope Says
Pope Francis asked people to pray for those running small- and medium-sized businesses since they contribute so much to the good of the local community and are still hard-hit by so many crises.
Stop The War in Ukraine And Negotiate, Pope Says
The only reasonable way to address the suffering of Ukrainians is to stop fighting and negotiate, Pope Francis said. Even during his busy six-day journey to Canada, “I did not cease praying for the suffering and battered Ukrainian people, asking God to free them from the scourge of war,” the pope said after praying the Angelus with visitors in St. Peter’s Square July 31.
Post-Canada, Will Pope Francis’ Schedule Allow Him to Slow Down?
Pope Francis told reporters on his return flight from a lengthy 6-day trip to Canada that his ongoing health troubles, including osteoarthritis of the knee, could force him to slow down, at least in terms of international travel.
Pope Francis Says Residential-School Policy was Part of ‘Genocide’ Plan
The planned destruction of the families, languages, cultures and traditions of the Indigenous communities of Canada through the residential school system was “genocide,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Entrusts new Relationship With Indigenous to St. Anne, Mary and St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Meeting Indigenous survivors of residential schools in Canada, Pope Francis entrusted them and the journey of truth, healing and reconciliation to three women: St. Anne, Mary and St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
Pope Francis in Canada Apologizes for ‘Evil’ of Sex Abuse
Pope Francis asked forgiveness Thursday for the sexual abuse of children at Church-run residential schools, vowing “never again” and building on an historic apology made the day after his arrival in Canada.
Church Cannot Flee Failures, but Must Reconcile With Indigenous, Pope Says
In the face of sin and failure, the temptation to wallow in despair and do nothing comes from the devil, Pope Francis said.
Only In Print: Inspired By St. Pope John Paul II, Mom Starts Teen Group
When Yuliana Restrepo was a teenager, she fell in with a bad crowd and now admits, “lost my way for a while.” But one night, she had a dream about that St. Pope John Paul II that changed her life.