On June 23, the Vatican announced a full slate of events and meetings for Pope Francis, spanning July 24 to 29, 2022. The visit starts in Edmonton and proceeds through Quebec City and finally to Iqaluit before returning to Rome.

Canada’s bishops welcomed the announcement, saying the visit “will focus on Indigenous healing and reconciliation while also providing the shepherd of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics an opportunity to encounter the faithful in Canada.” More details here.