Loading...
Loading...
Click here if you don’t see subscription options
An Indian Residential school run by the church in the Northwest Territories, year unknown. Credit: Canada. Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys / Library and Archives Canada
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Dean Dettloff
"A future Papal visit to Canada may be considered, taking into account all circumstances, and including an encounter with the Indigenous Peoples as a top priority.” It does not say this encounter would mean an apology.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The three Chilean victims of abuse have each commented positively on their personal encounters with Pope Francis over the weekend.
 Pope Francis touches a rosary during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 30. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The pope is praying especially for peace in Syria, Nigeria and the Koreas.
 Pope Francis walks past a video journalist during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The pope will first meet each of the victims individually, one or more times, and then as a group.
FaithNews
Junno Arocho Esteves - Catholic News Service
"The pope wants to ask their forgiveness, share his pain and shame for what they have suffered and, above all, listen to all suggestions that can be made to avoid the repetition of such reprehensible acts."
Supporters released balloons upon Alfie Evans’s death on April 28. (AP photo)
Politics & SocietyFeatures
Kevin Clarke
End-of-life disputes can be complicated and nuanced and require a sober understanding of the underlying medical technicalities and ethical concerns.