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December 7, 2016

Pope won't be apologizing to First Nations, Canadian visit not on 2017 calendar

Pope Francis accepts an official invitation to visit Montreal from Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 27. The Pope was invited to visit Montreal in 2017 for the city’s 375th anniversary.

OTTAWA – Pope Francis has turned down invitations to visit Canada in 2017 but has left open the possibility of a papal visit in the following two years.

Published in Canada
June 14, 2016

Church's role in Montreal's 375th anniversary celebration remains unknown

Notre-Dame Basilica in old Montreal in 2012. There are some unknowns surrounding how the city will incorporate its Catholic heritage as it sets to celebrate its 375th anniversary.

MONTREAL – As Montreal prepares to celebrate its 375th anniversary in 2017, it is yet unclear how the city will honor its Catholic heritage.

Published in Canada