Speeches - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Pope Francis’ Penitential Pilgrimage

Speeches

His Holiness, Pope Francis, completed his apostolic journey to Canada from July 24th – July 30th, 2022. On this “pilgrimage of penance”, he made a series of public statements regarding Indigenous reconciliation and healing. You will find electronic copies of these statements hyperlinked below.

For general reference, please visit: Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to Canada (24-30 July 2022) | Francis (vatican.va)

Address of the Holy Father: Meeting with Indigenous Peoples – First nations, Métis and Inuit – at Maskwacis (25/07/2022)

Address of the Holy Father: Meeting with Indigenous Peoples and Members of the Parish Community at Sacred Heart (25/07/2022)

Homily of the Holy Father at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton (26/07/2022)

Homily of the Holy Father at Lac Ste. Anne (26/07/2022)

Address of the Holy Father: Meeting with Civil Authorities, Representatives of Indigenous Peoples and Members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Citadelle in Quebec (27/07/2022)

Homily of the Holy Father at the National Shrine of Saint Anne de Beaupré (28/07/2022)

Homily of the Holy Father at Vespers with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated persons, Seminarians and Pastoral workers at the Cathedral of Notre Dame (28/07/2022)