Vatican Approves Liturgical Adaptations for Indigenous Communities in Mexico
The cardinal expressed his hope that this approval 'will encourage the process to promote similar adaptations in other Indigenous groups.'
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U.S. Bishops to Apologize to Indigenous Catholics, Vow to Address ‘Unique Cultural Needs’
The draft document also states a desire to support Indigenous Catholic communities as they unite to the sacramental life of the Church.
One Year After Papal Visit and Apology, Canada’s Bishops Reflect on Indigenous Outreach
The Archdiocese of Edmonton has produced a video about the papal visit,
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?
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.
