Message from Archbishop Christian Lépine on the death of Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo

In his video message on the prayer intention for July 2021, Pope Francis urges “that in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship”, against polarization and populism.

On May 27, 2021, Rosanne Casimir, Chief of the Tk'emlups te Secwépemc First Nation, announced in a press release that the unmarked graves of 215 children from the Kamloops residential school in British Columbia had been discovered. This "unimaginable loss had been spoken of but never documented," she commented. An enormous media reaction followed, both nationally and internationally.

Even during a time of social isolation because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Sunday liturgy continues to offer nourishment for prayer and reflection during the whole week – whether we are meditating on the readings, or participating in a television broadcast of the Mass and making a spiritual Communion.

Following the 10 June 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled to take place from 17‑20 December 2021 in compliance with global travel restrictions.