(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis' first encyclical is focused on the idea of 'integral ecology', connecting care of the natural world with justice for the poorest and most vulnerable people.

Pope Francis' Encyclical on the Environment, "Laudato Si," Will Be Presented on June 18, 2015, at Noon, Rome Time.

(CCCB) Following its meeting of June 10-11, 2015, the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued an initial response to the summary report and Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Hundreds of young adults participated in the Youth Gathering, which was held from the 5th to the 7th of June as part of the celebrations for the 175th anniversary of the Grand Séminaire de Montréal.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) concluded last week (May 31 to June 3). Ninety-four recommendations were at the centre of the events held during these four days of ceremony that marked Canada's turning the page on this part of its history.