Jul 25 WATCH: Pope apologizes for 'evil' school abuses committed against Indigenous peoples in Canada By Nicole Winfield, Peter Smith, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Pope to ask forgiveness for historical abuse of Native children in Canada In our news wrap Sunday, Pope Francis landed in Canada, where he will ask forgiveness from Indigenous communities for historical abuses of Native children at residential schools once run by the Catholic Church. Also, President Biden's physician says his COVID… Continue watching
Jul 24 Pope Francis visits Canada to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses By Nicole Winfield, Rob Gillies, Peter Smith, Associated Press Aboard the papal plane, Francis told reporters this was a “penitential voyage” and he urged prayers in particular for elderly people and grandparents. Continue reading
May 17 Pope Francis' answer for his bad knee? Tequila By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Doctors have prescribed a wheelchair, cane and physical therapy to help heal Pope Francis' bad knee. He has another idea. Continue reading
Apr 29 Pope announces mandate to audit church's progress on fighting abuse By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 17 Pope Francis makes Easter appeal for peace in 'senseless' Ukraine war By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press The pontiff had just finished celebrating Easter Mass in the square packed by faithful for the holiday for the first time since the pandemic began in early 2020. Applause erupted from many of the crowd, estimated by the Vatican to… Continue reading
Apr 16 Ukrainian mayor, lawmakers attend Vatican Easter vigil By Associated Press Francis did not refer directly to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but he has called for an Easter truce in order to reach a negotiated peace. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 2:08 News Wrap: COVID hits all-time high across the UK, pope considers visit to Kyiv In our news wrap Saturday, COVID hits an all-time high across the United Kingdom with nearly 5 million people thought to have the virus, Pope Francis says he is considering a visit to Ukraine’s capital, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin… Continue watching
Apr 02 Pope considers visiting Kyiv, rebukes Russia for 'savage' war in Ukraine By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 01 Pope apologizes to First Nations members for widespread abuse at residential schools By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press “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. Continue reading