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 The Catholic Church in Canada has a young history that spans a little over 400 years.
Catholicism took root in Canada with the arrival in the new world by of the Europeans. On July 7, 1534, on the shores of the Gaspé peninsula, a French priest accompanying the explorer Jacques Cartier celebrated Mass for the first time on what was to become Canadian territory.
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 The remarkable presence of Pope John Paul II for World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto was the third official visit that the Holy Father has made to Canada.
More than 800,000 people crowded into Downsview Park for the closing papal Mass July 28, 2002. The pope spent 6 days in and around Toronto, meeting with young people from around the four corners of the globe.
The event was heavily covered by media from around the world, allowing millions of people to follow the main celebrations in many languages.
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The Apostolic Nuncio represents the Holy Father to the Church in Canada and, equivalent to an ambassador, represents the Holy See to the Canadian Government. The Apostolic Nunciature is the building where the Nuncio's offices and residence are located.
The Apostolic Delegation to Canada was established in Canada by Pope Leo XIII, 3 August 1899, and the Nunciature by Pope Paul VI on 16 October 1969.
His Excellency, Archbishop Pedro López Quintana was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Canada in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI.
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 A number of men and women have, in some particular way, shaped the life of the Church in Canada. Some gave their lives that the Good News could be heard throughout North America. Others, out of steadfast faith and profound love for their neighbour, consecrated their lives to the service of their brothers and sisters, among whom were often found the most underprivileged.
Declared saint, blessed or venerable by the Popes over the years, these extraordinary people are lights on the journey and examples of holiness and charity that Catholics can follow.
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Canada has a number of shrines, many of which are popular pilgrimage sites such as Saint Joseph’s Oratory and Notre-Dame-du-Cap.
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These links will be useful in finding more information on various Canadian Catholic organizations, universities and colleges and parishes, as well as Canadian ecumenical organizations and other Christian Churches and ecclesial communities.
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Church in Canada and World 
