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…

Holy See highlights Indigenous youth as guardians of culture

Holy See highlights Indigenous youth as guardians of culture

In a statement addressed to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during its 23rd session in New York on April 16, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, spoke of the importance to support indigenous peoples, particularly young people. and cultivate dialogue. By Sr Francine-Marie Cooper Archbishop…