EDITORIAL – Pope’s apology was an imperfect but momentous gesture
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]
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ROTHENBURGER: The pope’s apology and the question of unmarked graves
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 – Return of $500,000 donation raises an important question
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE ‘SINS OF THE FATHER’ is a saying derived from Biblical references commonly understood as meaning the sins of one generation are [Continue]
CHARBONNEAU – The new indigenous stereotypes
FINDING UNMARKED BURIAL SITES outside the former Kamloops residential school more than a year ago ignited global awareness of Indigenous concerns, but it has not left the [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER – With Pope’s apology in hand, ‘now the hard work begins’
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]
EDITORIAL – Stick to waving the Maple Leaf, leave the colour orange alone
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE CANADIAN FLAG belongs to all Canadians. I get it. So if truckers want to wave the Maple Leaf at their convoy protest — and thousands [Continue]
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