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Pope Francis says he will travel to Canada in the summer, possibly for the feast of St. Anne on July 26. The pope made the announcement during a meeting with Canadian Indigenous leaders at the Vatican on April 1, marking the conclusion of a week-long visit of representatives of the Métis, Inuit, and First Nations peoples to the Vatican. During the week, Pope Francis held private meetings with each group, and expressed his “sorrow and shame” for the role Catholics have played in the abuse of Indigenous peoples in Canada, especially in residential schools. He condemned the colonization which broke the Indigenous peoples away from their native land and ways of life.
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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250857/pope-francis-expresses-sorrow-and-shame-for-catholic-role-in-abuse-against-indigenous-peoples
The Catholic bishops of Arizona this week expressed gratitude at the passage of a 15 week abortion ban in the state, saying it will help to protect women and their unborn children. The bill, which Republican Governor Doug Ducey signed into law March 30, prohibits abortions after 15 weeks except in medical emergencies affecting the life and health of the mother. The measure is not currently enforceable because of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade, but could be allowed to come into effect depending on the outcome of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, in which the Supreme Court is considering a 15 week ban in Mississippi. Arizona has passed several pro-life measures since 2009.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250854/arizona-bishops-say-15-week-abortion-ban-will-protect-women-and-their-unborn-children
Today the Church celebrates Saint Mary of Egypt, a little-known saint whose story demonstrates the power of the Church as the home of forgiveness, redemption and mercy. Mary of Egypt was a prostitute for 17 years before she received the Eucharist and chose the life of a hermit.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-mary-of-egypt-422