Pope Francis has confirmed that he has started his journey to Canada, which he called a “journey of repentance” to continue the path of healing and reconciliation of indigenous peoples with the local church, according to Vatican Radio.
Pope Francis visits Canada
The Pope had to board the plane in a wheelchair due to an injury to his right knee, as he boarded ETA Airbus. A330 Which took off from Rome Fiumicino International Airport, to start his 37th trip to Canada, the second pope to visit the country following Pope John Paul II, accompanied by regarding 80 journalists on the plane, according to the Vatican Radio on its website.
Pope Francis begins his journey to Canada
The Vatican’s foreign minister, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, explained to Vatican News that it is a highly desirable visit that “will have at its heart the embrace of the indigenous people and the local church,” and during the six days that Pope Francis will spend in Canada, from July 24 to 29 (he is due to return to Italy early in the month). Day 30), it will be a “journey of penance”.
Pope in a wheelchair