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Canada leaders tell pope of horrors of indigenous schools

Canada's leaders on Wednesday pointedly told Pope Francis of the horrors of Church-run residential schools for indigenous and the pontiff lamented that many were still living in poverty in one of the world's richest countries.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

Pope’s Canada visit ‘doesn’t heal’ wounds of Indigenous survivors

For many Indigenous survivors of abuse in Canada, the papal tour is a reminder of the ‘horrors’ committed against them.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2022

In fighting gun crime, Canada has an American problem

A Texas man bought dozens of guns from licensed dealers in the state before illegally reselling at least 16, U.S. officials say. Twelve were traced to crimes committed in America. The other four were traced to crimes in Canada.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

A religiously diverse Edmonton hosts Pope Francis' visit

Pope Francis is visiting a Canada that is less Catholic, more secular and more religiously diverse than the last time the country hosted a pontiff two decades ago

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Coming changes to the Canadian airline industry could lead to even more disruption

The state of global aviation has been a mess in recent months as pandemic-related travel restrictions have eased and the subsequent demand for flights has put a tremendous strain on airlines and airports. For Canadian flyers, the situation may actually get worse after the summer travel season.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022

Pope in Canada honors grandparents after Indigenous apology

Pope Francis is celebrating his first big Mass in Canada to honor grandparents

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Pope: Church must take institutional blame for harm done to indigenous Canadians

Pope Francis on Tuesday said the Roman Catholic Church should accept institutional blame for the harm done to indigenous Canadians in residential schools that tried to wipe out native cultures.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022

Hope for ‘healing’ as pope joins Indigenous Lac Ste Anne pilgrims

What is the significance of the sacred Canadian lake the pope will visit on his trip to meet Indigenous communities?

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2022

Pope Francis ‘begs forgiveness’ over abuse of Indigenous children at church schools in Canada

Pope Francis has issued a historic apology and begged forgiveness for the Catholic Church’s role in the abuse of indigenous children in residential schools across Canada.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

Mass shooting in Canada leaves three dead after gunman goes on rampage

Police said two men were found dead, another man and a woman were injured, and the gunman was wounded when they located him and he was shot dead at the scene by officers

Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022