World Jul 25 WATCH: Pope apologizes for ‘evil’ school abuses committed against Indigenous peoples in Canada The pontiff says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
World Jul 24 Pope Francis visits Canada to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses Aboard the papal plane, Francis told reporters this was a “penitential voyage” and he urged prayers in particular for elderly people and grandparents.
World Jul 23 Pope’s ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada marks rethink of Catholic Church’s legacy on First Nations people Pope Francis’ trip to Canada to apologize for the horrors of church-run Indigenous residential schools marks a radical rethink of the Catholic Church’s missionary legacy, spurred on by the first pope from the Americas and the discovery of hundreds of…
World Jul 21 Italian parliament dissolved, threatening more uncertainty for EU The moves dealt a destabilizing blow to Italy and Europe at a time of inflation and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
World Jul 20 Italy’s premier asks Senate for confidence vote to determine if he’ll stay in office Premier Mario Draghi has asked Italy's Senate to vote on whether it wants him to stay in office.
World Jul 05 Hopes dim as rescuers continue to search for survivors of Italian avalanche Rescuers are finding body parts and equipment as they search for hikers missing following a powerful avalanche in the Italian Dolomites.
World May 17 Pope Francis’ answer for his bad knee? Tequila Doctors have prescribed a wheelchair, cane and physical therapy to help heal Pope Francis' bad knee. He has another idea.
World Apr 29 Pope announces mandate to audit church’s progress on fighting abuse He told its members they must work with bishops conferences around the world to establish special welcome centers for victims and must audit the church’s progress on fighting abuse from its new perch within the Vatican.
World Apr 02 Pope considers visiting Kyiv, rebukes Russia for ‘savage’ war in Ukraine Pope Francis didn’t cite Russian President Vladimir Putin by name, but the reference was clear. He also said possible visit to Kyiv was “on the table,” but no dates have been set or trip confirmed.
World Apr 01 Pope apologizes to First Nations members for widespread abuse at residential schools “For the deplorable conduct of those members of the Catholic Church, I ask forgiveness of the Lord,” Francis said during an audience with dozens of members of the Metis, Inuit and First Nations communities who came to Rome.