The ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ and the Catholic Church
COMMENTARY: The Church first condemned the concepts behind this doctrine in a document written by Pope Paul III in 1537. So why is its repudiation still an issue today?
Results from Tag: 'indigenous peoples'
Historian: Church Did Not Give ‘Carte Blanche’ for Mistreatment of Indigenous in Americas
For Fernández, it’s important to see events in their historical context.
Pope Francis: Canada is ‘Writing a New Page’ in Church’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The Pope told the crowd that his main motivation for the July 24-29 trip to Edmonton, Québec, and Iqaluit was to be close to the indigenous peoples.
With His Apology to Indigenous Canadians, Pope Francis Seeks to Heal the Heart of the Church
COMMENTARY: Seeking to lift the apology debate out of the ‘how-much-is-enough’ and’ when-will-this-be-over’ dynamic, the Holy Father proposed a reconciling ecclesial vision of a Church both holy and sinful.
Pope Francis in Canada Reflects on Grandparents: ‘Not a Matter of Preserving Ashes, But of Rekindling the Fire’
Marking the feast day of Sts. Anne and Joachim, grandparents of Jesus, in Canada, Pope Francis said: 'In addition to being children of a history that needs to be preserved, we are authors of a history yet to be written....'
‘Through the Cross’: Pope Francis Offers Message of Reconciliation to Canada's Indigenous Catholic Community
Canada's only designated Indigenous Church welcomed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Comes to Canada: A Papal Pilgrimage of Penance
Indigenous representatives and Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton discuss the legacy of Canada’s residential-school system and their hopes regarding the visit of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Pilgrimage and Apology to Canadian First Nations Brings Hope of Reconciliation
The Holy Father’s visit to Canada is intended to help heal a wound in the Church’s relationship with the Inuit, First Nations and Métis people.
More Indigenous Canadians Meet with Pope Francis, Amid Talk of Papal Visit
Pope Francis gave rosaries to everyone, as well as a physical olive branch to the delegation as a whole.
Pope Francis Expresses ‘Sorrow and Shame’ for Catholic Role in Abuse Against Indigenous Peoples
This journey, Pope Francis noted, can help Indigenous peoples rediscover and revitalize their cultures, and the Catholic Church to grow in love and respect for their traditions.
