Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Friday, September 1, 2023

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“Let Justice and Peace Flow” is the theme of this year’s ecumenical Season of Creation, inspired by the words of the prophet Amos: “Let justice flow on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream” (5:24).

Pope Francis reflects on his apostolic journey to Canada

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

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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

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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.

Pope Francis’ address to a delegation of Indigenous Peoples in Quebec

Friday, July 29, 2022

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Read the address Pope Francis gave to a delegation of Indigenous Peoples from Eastern Canada in Quebec City on July 29, 2022.

Pope Francis’ homily at vespers in Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral

Thursday, July 28, 2022

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Read the full text of the homily Pope Francis gave at vespers in Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica Cathedral on July 28, 2022, during his stay in Quebec City.

Church cannot flee failures, but must reconcile with Indigenous, pope says

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

On July 28, Pope Francis presided over a Mass of Reconciliation at the National Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Quebec during his visit to Canada.

Pope Francis’ homily at Mass in the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

Thursday, July 28, 2022

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Read the full text of the homily given by Pope Francis at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré on July 28, 2022, part of his apostolic visit to Canada.

Commitment to multicultural Canada needs real effort, pope says

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

In Quebec City, Pope Francis spoke to Canadian government and cultural leaders about the never-ending challenge of multiculturalism.

Pope Francis’ address to Canadian civil authorities, Indigenous representatives, and the diplomatic corps

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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Read the address Pope Francis gave to civil authorities, Indigenous representatives, and the diplomatic corps in Quebec City on July 27, 2022.

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.