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During the Pope’s ‘apology tour,’ let’s not forget the tortures endured by Jesuit missionaries in CanadaJesuit Missionary St. Jean de Brebeuf's service and courage inspired both the gentle Hurons and his Iroquois torturers.St. Jean de Brebeuf(LifeSiteNews) – As Pope Francis visits Canada to honor the Indigenous people, the Canadian martyrs who shed their blood to serve Canada must not be forgotten. Among the many Canadian martyrs, the lives of St. Jean de Brebeuf and his companions stand out as men of courage who gave their youth, health, and lives for the peoples of Canada. The Jesuit Relations, letters written by...

Pope Francis apologizes for mistakes of Catholics in meeting with Greek Orthodox leaders in Athens, GreeceAthens, Greece, Dec 4, 2021 / 09:00 amPope Francis apologized for the ways Catholics have contributed to division with Orthodox Christians during a meeting with Greek Orthodox leaders in Athens on Saturday.“Shamefully, patriarch, — I acknowledge this for the Catholic Church — actions and decisions that had little or nothing to do with Jesus and the Gospel, but were instead marked by a thirst for advantage and power, gravely weakened our communion,” the pope said on Dec. 4.“In this way, we let fruitfulness be compromised...