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Pope Francis’ Canada Pilgrimage Reflects Papal Power of Presence

National Catholic RegisterDuring his visit, Pope Francis visited the church dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, where he blessed a banner with the names of children from residential schools. Then he prayed privately in Maskwacis Cemetery.

COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s July visit charted a path for Canada’s bishops to reconcile with the country’s Indigenous peoples.