Pope Francis sends a tweet on the occasion International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, observed on August 9. “How precious is that profoundly genuine sense of family and community among #IndigenousPeoples! And how important it is to cultivate properly…
In his first public event in Canada, Pope Francis addresses representatives of Indigenous Peoples of the First Nations, the Métis and the Inuit gathered in Maskwacis Park, near Edmonton. In his poignant speech, he again implores forgiveness for the evils…
The logo for Pope Francis' "Penitential Pilgrimage" to Canada, from 24 to 30 July, was designed by Indigenous graphic artist Shaun Vincent. Pope Francis will travel to Canada from July 24-30, stopping off in Edmonton, Maskwacis, Quebec and Iqaluit as…
The peculiarity of Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Canada: a concrete gesture of closeness toward indigenous peoples. Never before during his nearly decade-long pontificate has Pope Francis described any of his international trips as a "penitential pilgrimage." It is precisely…