Readers Speak Out: August 21-24, 2022
Tone deafness
My heart sank to read an article as well as a letter to the editor in the July 24-31 Catholic Register. In both, the writers told Indigenous peoples they should extend forgiveness once our Holy Father presents an apology on Canadian soil.
Readers Speak Out: August 7-14, 2022
Lead on, Milloy
Kudos to John Milloy for his July 10-17 column “Building a consistent culture of life.”
Pope Francis calls on Indigenous youth to shine brightly
As Pope Francis concluded his intensive five-day pilgrimage of reconciliation on Canadian soil, he spoke directly to Inuit youth in Iqaluit and offered them three pieces of advice: keep walking upwards, come to the light each day and be part of a team.
On the final day of Pope Francis’ pilgrimage of penance, one of healing and reconciliation, he says it is he who has been “enriched” by the experience.
We are instruments of the Spirit’s fruitfulness
The full text of the homily given by Pope Francis at solemn vespers celebrated in the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Quebec July 28, 2022.
A journey from failure to hope
The full text of the homily delivered by Pope Francis at Mass at the National Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Quebec July 28, 2022.
Maple Leaf a sign of open and inclusive communities
The full text of the speach given by Pope Francis at Citadelle de Quebec July 27, 2022.
We all need the healing of Jesus
The full text of Pope Francis' homily given at the Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage July 26, 2022.
The full text of the homily Pope Francis delivered at the Mass celebrated at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, July 26, 2022.
Reconciliation: One reality, one soul, one people
The full text of Pope Francis' speech delivered to Indigenous peoples and members of the parish community of Sacred Heart Church in Edmonton, Alberta, July 25, 2022.