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Pope Francis arrives to answer questions from journalists aboard his flight from Iqaluit, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, to Rome July 29. (CNS/Paul Haring)
Opinion, Vatican, NCR Voices

Pope Francis was not fully briefed prior to Canadian visit

ByThomas Reese, Religion News Service
Pope Francis and Chief Wilton Littlechild say farewell July 29 in Iqaluit, Nunavut, as the pope prepares to return to the Vatican after a six-day visit to Canada.
Opinion, Guest Voices

Pope Francis' apology to Indigenous Canadians opened door to reconciliation

ByKevin P. Considine
Pope Francis delivers his speech as he meets the Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit, at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Catholic Church in Maskwacis, near Edmonton, Canada, July 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
News

The pope’s apology tour has some conspicuous gaps — let’s start with Junipero Serra

ByPatty Krawec, Religion News Service
Pope Francis blesses Timothy Schmalz's bronze sculpture. Mary, Untier of Knots, on his second day in Canada, while visiting Lake Ste. Anne, the most popular pilgrimage site for Indigenous peoples in North America.
Culture, News

Sculptor helped Pope Francis 'untie the knots' in Canada

ByChristopher White

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