Oudtshoorn, 19 July 2022 – Pope Francis travels to Canada from July 24 to July 29 on what he terms a “penitential pilgrimage to bring healing and reconciliation.” The Holy Father will visit the cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit where he will meet members of Canadian indigenous groups, residential school abuse survivors and Catholic faithful.
After the Angelus prayer on Sunday, 17 July the pope stated: “Next Sunday, God willing, I will leave for Canada; therefore, I wish now to address all the people of that country, … as you know,” he continued, “I will come among you especially in the name of Jesus to meet and embrace the indigenous peoples. I am about to make a penitential pilgrimage, which I hope, with God’s grace, will contribute to the journey of healing and reconciliation already undertaken.”
We, the faithful of the Diocese of Oudtshoorn are called to pray for the Holy Father, his ‘pilgrimage’ and also for the peoples of Canada, one and all.
at the Vatican on March 31, 2022. | Vatican Media
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