Tag: Pope Francis

Full transcript of Pope Francis’ press conference on the flight from Iqaluit, Canada to Italy

Pope Francis spoke about contemporary challenges to the faith, including the concept of secularization

The World Day of Migrants and Refugees was established by Pope Pius X in 1914

“I express my deep shame and sorrow, and, together with the bishops of this country, I renew my request for forgiveness for the wrong done"

Basilicas are assigned by the pope to certain Catholic churches because of their antiquity and historical significance as centers of worship

“In addition to being children of a history that needs to be preserved, we are authors of a history yet to be written,” the Holy Father said

“It pains me to think that Catholics contributed to policies of assimilation and enfranchisement that inculcated a sense of inferiority"

Pope Francis is also deeply concerned about the damaged environment of the indigenous people and global poverty

“I am here because the first step of my penitential pilgrimage among you is that of again asking forgiveness”

The pope is expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential schools