Church in Canada continues to walk with Indigenous Peoples

Church in Canada continues to walk with Indigenous Peoples

Vatican news The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says it “remains committed to walking in solidarity” with Indigenous peoples as Canada commemorates two years since Pope Francis’ historic “penitential pilgrimage” of healing and reconciliation. By Christopher Wells Two years after Pope Francis’ historic “penitential pilgrimage” to Canada, the country’s bishops say they “remain committed to…

Pontifical Academy for Life: Palliative care is a collective responsibility

Pontifical Academy for Life: Palliative care is a collective responsibility

As an interfaith symposium on palliative care concludes in Toronto, Canada, an official from the Pontifical Academy for Life highlights the need for a broad, international perspective on the moral, ethical, practical and spiritual dimensions of care end of life. . By Christopher Wells and Linda Bordoni Pope Francis sends a message of hope to…

Investigation finds no misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Lacroix

Investigation finds no misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Lacroix

The Holy See Press Office reports that the preliminary canonical investigation into an anonymous accusation against Canadian Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, found “no act constituting misconduct or abuse” and therefore ” no other canonical procedure is provided.” By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office issued a statement on May 21 regarding the…