4 h. ago The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, says he became still and […]

Sport

9 h. ago Chris Selley: Mark Carney has quickly become the ultimate establishment Liberal

In a matter of minutes, the Liberal leader lionized Pope Francis and then falsely accused Pierre Poilievre of wanting to ban abortion

Economics

13 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled as mourners prepare to gather in Rome

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects.

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14 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff. The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a […]

Culture

15 h. ago Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis

Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon.

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17 h. ago Ottawa Catholic basilica remembers Pope Francis as welcoming, hopeful

Pope Francis was the first Latin American pope in the Catholic Church's history, and was famously known for his messages of acceptance towards LGBTQ2S+ people.

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25 h. ago ’A man of his word’: Canadian Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors reflect on Pope Francis

After years of groups advocating for the head of the church to apologize to survivors on Canadian soil, Francis promised to do so in the spring of 2022

Politics

26 h. ago ’Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

It’s been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools. But for some Indigenous survivors, memories of the historic day remain fresh in their minds. “His statements of apology still have a lot of impact to a lot of us residential school survivors,” Piita […]

Politics

27 h. ago Remembering Pope Francis: Pontiff recalled in Edmonton, Maskwacis and Lac Ste. Anne

Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith said Monday that the Pope raised the issue of residential schools in the public consciousness.

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27 h. ago ‘Like our father or grandfather dying:’ Pope Francis fondly remembered in Toronto

Toronto resident Kathy Sacco will forever cherish the memory of a chance encounter she had with Pope Francis in 2017 after devastating earthquakes in Abruzzo, Italy. As her hands trembled and the cold wind whipped her hair outside St. Michael’s Cathedral, Sacco showed  an image on her cellphone of the Pope shaking hands with her […]

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27 h. ago Catholics in Alberta mourn the death of Pope Francis, reflect on his legacy

For many Catholics in Alberta, the most enduring part of Pope Francis' legacy will be his historic apology for the Catholic's role in church-run residential schools.

Events

28 h. ago Pope Francis made Catholic Church more welcoming, says Winnipeg Archbishop

'He really was focused on us being a listening people, that we start by listening to those around us,' says Archbishop Murray Chatlain.

Culture

28 h. ago Pope Francis: Local Catholics mourn death, praise 'true pastor, shepherd'

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his home in Vatican City following a stroke that led to heart failure. He had been ill since February when he was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Since a portion of his lung was removed in his early 20s, he had suffered frequent respiratory […]

Events

30 h. ago What is a conclave? A guide to what happens after death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has died, setting off a historical process that will see a new pontiff elected by more than 100 cardinals during a secretive conclave held in the Vatican.

Events

31 h. ago ‘A global ambassador of peace’: Ontario leaders remember Pope Francis

Condolences are pouring for the late Pope Francis hours after his death, with Ontarian's remembering him for his "legacy of humility, love and compassion.”

Politics

31 h. ago Pope Francis was ‘a beacon of hope,’ Archdiocese of Vancouver archbishop says

'Pope Francis was a tireless shepherd of the Church, a beacon of hope, and a champion of the Gospel,' Archbishop J. Michael Miller said in a statement.

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33 h. ago Politicians, religious leaders react to death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away the morning of Easter Monday

Politics

34 h. ago Carney and Poilievre are both Catholic. Here’s how they reacted to the Pope’s death

Both leaders mentioned the Pope's visit to Canada and the apology he offered to First Nations people regarding residential schools

Events

34 h. ago B.C. Catholics react to death of Pope Francis: 'A beacon of hope'

The archdiocese of Vancouver was among those mourning the loss of the church's first Latin American pontiff, who died on Easter Monday

Events

34 h. ago Many in B.C. laud Pope Francis, but his death renews calls to advance reconciliation

The archdiocese of Vancouver was among those mourning the loss of the church's first Latin American pontiff, who died on Easter Monday

Events