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Indigenous and Catholic: One can proudly be both, pope says
While presented as missionary work, the operation of residential schools by Catholics in Canada was actually an attempt to impose European culture on Canada's Indigenous people, Pope Francis said.
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Pope arrives in Canada focused on elders and on repentance
After a flight of more than 10 hours from Rome, Pope Francis landed in Edmonton and met briefly at the airport with Indigenous leaders, Canada's governor general and prime minister before heading to the local seminary for a rest.
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Covenant between humanity and environment is needed, pope says
Humanity can no longer ignore the cries of the earth that is suffering due to greed and the excessive consumption of its resources, Pope Francis said.
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Young men listen for God’s call during Quo Vadis Days in Washington state
Hiking before dawn to pray at sunrise was one of the memorable experiences Brian Garcia and Andrew Roemhildt carried home from Quo Vadis Days at Camp Hamilton in Monroe in June.
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War and Peace: Ukraine ambassador sees vital role for Vatican
Since the beginning of Russia's war on Ukraine, Pope Francis has consistently expressed his closeness to the people of the country and reminded Christians on an almost weekly basis to not grow indifferent to the tragedy of war.
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Texas bishops call for reform after migrant deaths in trailer
The Texas Catholic bishops urged immigration reform, saying it is necessary to prevent what happened to 53 migrants discovered dead and dying inside a trailer June 27 from happening again.
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Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Dolan; names Bishop Hicks of Joliet, Ill., as successor