Canada
When the ‘left’ lectures Muslims on the ‘right’ on LGBTQ curriculums
By Suleiman Hani — July 18, 2023
(RNS) — Are American Muslims conservative or liberal? Democrat or Republican?
Vatican cardinal sues for defamation in Quebec assault claim
By Nicole Winfield — December 14, 2022
ROME (AP) — Ouellet’s countersuit, filed Tuesday in the Superior Court in Quebec, repeats the cardinal’s firm denial and says he has no recollection of meeting his accuser.
Bruxy Cavey credibly accused in 3 cases of sexual abuse and 1 sexual misconduct
By Yonat Shimron — August 15, 2022
(RNS) — For the first time, leaders of the Toronto-area church said Cavey’s behavior amounted to sexual abuse, not just sexual harassment or abuse of power as it had previously maintained.
When mixing faith with furries, things can get hairy
By Riley Farrell — August 2, 2022
(RNS) — A Christian movement has established itself inside the mostly religion resistant world of furry fandom.
Pope Francis not fully briefed prior to Canadian visit
By Thomas Reese — August 2, 2022
(RNS) — The pope was left looking like a student who had not done his homework.
Christianity was a major part of Indigenous boarding schools – a historian whose family survived them explains
By Brenda J. Child — August 2, 2022
(The Conversation) — A historian of the residential schools explains how religion played a key role in assimilationist systems for Indigenous children in Canada and the United States.
Pope Francis condemns colonialism, old and new, in speech to Canadian authorities
By Claire Giangravé — July 27, 2022
QUEBEC CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis expressed his ‘deep shame and sorrow’ during a meeting with government officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Pope in headdress stirs deep emotions in Indian Country
By Anita Snow — July 27, 2022
(AP) - Some members of Indigenous tribes said they found the gesture incongruous with the past transgressions at church-run schools that Francis apologized for.
Who is St. Anne and why is she so important to Indigenous peoples?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 26, 2022
(RNS) — As the pope visits Canada, he will celebrate the Feast of St. Anne in the country. He also will visit several sites dedicated to the saint, whom Catholics believe to be the mother of Mary and the grandmother of Jesus.
After listening to Indigenous peoples, pope gives comprehensive apology
By Thomas Reese — July 26, 2022
(RNS) — The penitential pilgrimage of Pope Francis should be an example to all church leaders who need to apologize to victims of church leaders and other Christians.
Tribal leaders, members react to pope’s apology on schools
By Associated Press — July 26, 2022
MASKWACIS, Alberta (AP) — He expressed sorrow over the schools' systemic marginalization, denigration and suppression of Indigenous people, languages and culture.
At Indigenous church, Pope Francis lays out his vision for reconciliation in Canada
By Claire Giangravé — July 25, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis praised the work of local communities that help Indigenous 'side by side, day by day.'
In Canada, Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous peoples, says it’s only ‘first step’
By Claire Giangravé — July 25, 2022
MASKWACIS, Canada (RNS) — Pope Francis apologized for 'the ways in which, regrettably, many Christians supported the colonizing mentality.'
Pope Francis’ meeting with Canada’s indigenous to focus on elderly, environment
By Claire Giangravé — July 22, 2022
(RNS) — While Pope Francis is expected to apologize for the mistreatment of Indigenous Canadians, his visit will also highlight familiar concerns that he shares with Indigenous cultures about care for the elderly and the environment.
Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow
By Associated Press — July 5, 2022
ROME (AP) — He said his knee is ‘slowly getting better’ with laser and magnet therapy.
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