After being greeted individually at the door of the papal library by Pope Francis, Inuit delegates proceeded to light the qulliq they had brought with them — a soapstone lantern that burns blubber, and a symbol of warmth and life in Inuit culture.

Hard truths and deep prayer marked the Metis delegation������Ƶapp hour with Pope Francis, said bishops who were in the room when nine Metis elders and residential school survivors spoke with the Pope.

1493 papal bull casts long shadow over Church-Indigenous relations

“I have been called to Catholic education and this vocational call has blessed and enriched my life in profound ways.”

Deacon Alex D’Silva has made an impression on those surrounding him since beginning his path to the priesthood at St. Augustine������Ƶapp Seminary in 2015.

When Sean Kelly is not on stage ripping away on the guitar in front of thousands of fans, you can find him in a classroom with his students or at home with his wife and two young sons.

At just 10 years old Lauren Cutaia is already making an impact on her community, using her passion for creating jewelry to support the less fortunate.

It has been nearly a decade since Sr. Nancy Brown was named a 2012 Order of British Columbia recipient in recognition of her dogged advocacy on behalf of youth and young people at risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

For over 20 years, Canadian priest Fr. Pierre Labine has been bringing the gift of sight to people in need all over the world.

The world doesn’t just feel like a more dangerous place since ������Ƶapp troops entered Ukraine, it is a reality.