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'Time has come' for Pope to apologize over residential schools, says Phil Fontaine

WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.When Phil Fontaine spoke decades ago about the sexual and physical…

Pope Francis will hold mass in Edmonton, attend pilgrimage at Lac Ste. Anne

WARNING: This story contains distressing details.Following an historic apology to Indigenous peoples for the legacy of residential schools, Pope Francis…

Canadian researcher challenges Vatican's claim that its Indigenous artifacts were gifts

The Pope's apology was a start. Now the real work begins, some Catholics and Indigenous leaders say

Father Michael Kwiatkowski wiped tears from his eyes as he watched Pope Francis apologize to Indigenous residential school survivors on Monday."One…

First Nations delegates to call on Pope Francis to revoke church doctrine used to justify colonialism

Members of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will urge Pope Francis on Thursday to revoke centuries-old papal decrees used…

Pope acknowledges need for 'concrete action' in mending relationship with Indigenous people

The sounds of First Nations drumming and Métis fiddlers echoed across the shores of Lac Ste. Anne in Alberta, as…

Pope Francis to respond to First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegates in final audience

First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegates are meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday for a final audience…

Pope Francis to arrive in Quebec City Wednesday afternoon

Pope Francis is set to arrive in Quebec City today as part of his ongoing "pilgrimage of penance" being taken…