When Churches Apologize | One Body

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC

When Churches Apologize by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC Pope Francis Apologizes on behalf of the Catholic Church On two occasions this past year, Pope Francis has expressed his deep sorrow for the pain and trauma suffered by former students of residential schools and their descendants. At the end of March, he met with […]

Pope Francis reflects on his apostolic journey to Canada

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Pope Francis

During his General Audience on August 3, 2022, Pope Francis offered a reflection on his "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada.

Pope Francis’ address to young people and elders in Iqaluit

Friday, July 29, 2022

Pope Francis

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to young people and elders in Iqaluit, given on July 29, 2022, during his visit to Canada.

‘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’ 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.

Pope Francis’ address to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada in Maskwacis, Alberta

Monday, July 25, 2022

Pope Francis

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.