Pope joins Indigenous pilgrims at lake known for its healing waters

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

On July 26, Pope Francis joined Indigenous pilgrims at Lac Ste. Anne, known for its miraculous healings, and encouraged them to lay their burdens on the shore.

‘I am sorry’: Canadian Indigenous react to papal apology

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Michael Swan, Catholic News Service

Indigenous people who were present for Pope Francis' historic apology on July 25 in Maskwacis, Alberta, offer their thoughts and reactions.

Pope Francis’ homily at the Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage in Alberta

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Pope Francis

Read the full text of the homily given by Pope Francis during the Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage on July 26, 2022, part of his apostolic visit to Canada.

Pope Francis’ homily at Mass in Edmonton

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Pope Francis

Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily at Mass in Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, on July 26, 2022.

Pope Francis’ address at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples in Edmonton

Monday, July 25, 2022

Pope Francis

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples in Edmonton, given on July 25, 2022, during his visit to Canada.

Testimony of two Métis parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish in Edmonton

Monday, July 25, 2022

Candida Shepherd & Bill Perdue

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.

Returning moccasins, pope apologizes for church role in residential schools

Monday, July 25, 2022

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

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.

Chief Wilton Littlechild greets Pope Francis in Maskwacis, Alberta

Monday, July 25, 2022

Chief Wilton Littlechild

Read the words of welcome offered by Chief Wilton Littlechild to Pope Francis during his visit to Maskwacis, Alberta.

Pope arrives in Canada focused on elders and on repentance

Monday, July 25, 2022

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

On Sunday, July 24, Pope Francis arrived in Edmonton, Alberta, to begin his six-day "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada.

Coast to Coast: May 1 to May 7

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Alicia Ambrosio

Here’s what has been happening across our country this week: In Alberta, the fires in Fort McMurray have wiped out homes and business and caused residents to evacuate en masse. The fires have also impacted churches and parishes in the region. At least one Catholic church is believed to been lost to the fires and […]