Pope Francis

EDITORIAL – Some people define truth as what they want to believe

August 7, 2022 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. LAST WEEKEND I published a column about Pope Francis’ visit to Canada and what’s known as the Doctrine of Discovery. A lot of folks are [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – The Doctrine of Discovery isn’t as clear-cut as it seems

July 30, 2022 // 0 Comments

AFTER A VISIT of almost a week, Pope Francis boarded a plane yesterday to return home from Canada. It was, despite critics who managed to find fault with his words day after [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Pope’s apology was an imperfect but momentous gesture

July 26, 2022 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. CRITICISM OF THE POPE’S APOLOGY began as soon as it was delivered yesterday. It “fell short,” as many said. I’m trying to understand [Continue]

THE POPE’S WORDS – ‘I humbly beg forgiveness for the evil committed’

July 25, 2022 // 0 Comments

Full text of the apology to indigenous people delivered today (July 25, 2022) by Pope Francis in Maskwacis, Alta. Madam Governor General. Mr. Prime Minister. Dear Indigenous [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER: The pope’s apology and the question of unmarked graves

July 23, 2022 // 0 Comments

POPE FRANCIS FACES A TALL ORDER after he arrives in Canada tomorrow for what he describes as a “penitential pilgrimage.” Job One during his week-long visit is a second [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Royal precedent shows quick visit by Pope is totally doable

May 16, 2022 // 2 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. POPE FRANCIS won’t be coming to Kamloops during his visit to Canada in July. Instead, he’ll make stops in Edmonton, Quebec City and [Continue]

JOHNSON – What Pope says is more important than where he goes

May 15, 2022 // 4 Comments

By DAVID JOHNSON Contributor, ArmchairMayor.ca POPE FRANCIS plans to visit Canada this summer following Canadian Indigenous leaders’ visit to the Vatican last month. [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – With Pope’s apology in hand, ‘now the hard work begins’

April 2, 2022 // 3 Comments

INDIGENOUS DELEGATES to the Vatican must be feeling a great sense of satisfaction, happiness, even relief as they wing their way home. Pope Francis has apologized. [Continue]

RECONCILIATION – TteS invites Pope Francis to meet with KIRS survivors

October 28, 2021 // 2 Comments

Chief and council of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc issued the following statement today (Oct. 28, 2021) regarding the announcement that Pope Francis plans to visit Canada with [Continue]

We send confusing messages at Easter

April 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

SUNDAY MORNING EDITORIAL— Pope Francis, on this Easter weekend, asked Christians to remember when they found their faith. “Look for it,” he said. “The Lord is [Continue]