Canada school deaths: Indigenous leaders dismayed at Pope’s lack of apology

Indigenous leaders and school survivors in Canada have dismissed Pope Francis’ expression of sorrow—and not an apology—for the gruesome discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 215 children at a former Catholic residential school.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow over church-run school deaths in Canada, offers no apology

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has expressed sympathy with the Canadian people over the discovery of remains of scores of indigenous children at a former church-run residential school in Canada, saying he is following with “pain” the news about the “shocking” finding.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow over church-run school deaths in Canada, offers no apology

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has expressed sympathy with the Canadian people over the discovery of remains of scores of indigenous children at a former church-run residential school in Canada, saying he is following with “pain” the news about the “shocking” finding.

International Quds Day, a legacy of Imam Khomeini

The acting head of the institute says that International Quds Day has been a legacy of the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini, who designated the day in solidarity with the Palestinians and in opposition to the Israeli regime.

Protesters in US cities urge Israel to end bloodshed in Palestine

President Rouhani says Islamic countries must cooperate in defending Palestine against Zionist ...

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Islamic countries must join hands to defend the people of Palestine and counter hostile and racist acts of aggression by the Zionist regime.

Will this International Quds Day mark the beginning of the third Palestinian uprising?

Al-Quds day was declared by Iran’s revolutionary Islamic leader Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979 as a day when the entire world is to turn their attentions to the plight of the Palestinian people. The event falls on the last Friday of Ramadan, which will this year work to energize the already inspired Palestinian people to take a greater stand over the attacks on al-Quds.

Imam Khomeini designated the International Quds Day to raise awareness among world Muslims

In accordance with Imam Khomeini's instructions, the day is considered an opportunity to reflect the voice of the voiceless Palestinians, who are living under the oppression of the Zionist regime.