On December 9 in the heart of Old Montreal, a torchlight procession and live nativity scene will commemorate Ville Marie’s first Christmas, 375 years ago. A number of historic figures will take part, including Jeanne Mance and Maisonneuve.

Several hundred catechists and people involved in catechesis participated in the French and English catechetical conferences and the joint keynote session held on November 17 and 18, 2017 in Montreal.

(Vatican Radio) In his first public discourse on Myanmar soil on Tuesday, Pope Francis encouraged the nation on the "arduous process of peacebuilding and national reconciliation" saying it can be achieved on only through a "commitment to justice and respect for human rights," a process in which religious leaders have a crucial role to play.

“The best way to overcome our fear of others is to meet them, get to know them, and acknowledge them,” declared Archbishop Christian Lépine, part of an interfaith panel that was held November 17.

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday – the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time and the first-ever World Day of the Poor – in St. Peter’s Basilica.