ROME – Pope Francis sent a message to a United Nations gathering on Indigenous Peoples, stressing the need to preserve their cultural identity and protect the natural resources at the heart of their way of life. In a Feb. 11 message to the 7th Indigenous Peoples’ Forum organized by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the pope voiced hope the meeting would be “a meaningful space for debate, study and reflection on the…

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Pope advocates for protection of indigenous rights, land

Pope Francis sends a message to participants in a UN meeting on Indigenous Peoples, and stresses their right to preserve their cultural identity and the natural resources to which they are closely linked. Read all

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Pope: Indigenous peoples have right to preserve cultural identity

The Pope addressed a message to the participants of the world forum dedicated to the indigenous population, which is being held in Rome on the initiative of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. He recalled that defending the culture and identity of societies requires the protection of their natural resources, essential for life. “Land, water and food are not mere commodities — they are the basis of life and peoples' ties to natur…

Papież skierował przesłanie do uczestników światowego forum poświęconego ludności tubylczej, które odbywa się w Rzymie z inicjatywy Międzynarodowego Funduszu Rozwoju Rolnictwa. Przypomniał, że obrona kultury i tożsamości społeczeństw wymaga ochrony ich zasobów naturalnych, niezbędnych do życia. „Ziemia, woda i żywność nie są zwykłymi towarami – stanowią one podstawę życia oraz więzi ludów z naturą. Dlatego Artykuł Papież o potrzebie ochrony tożs…

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Pope on the need to protect the identity of indigenous societies

Pope Francis meets with participants of the conference “Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and the Sciences,” sponsored by the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences, held at the Vatican from March 14–15, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Feb 10, 2025 / 11:40 am (CNA). Defending the rights of Indigenous people is a matter of justice and a way to guarantee a sustainable future for everyone, Pope Francis said in a message on Mon…

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By Ava Whelpley Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services (GMISS) featured TMU alumna Jules Arita Koostachin as this year’s Indigenous Role Model on Feb. 6 in the Podium building. The Indigenous Role Model initiative has taken place annually for 10 years. The event brings in Indigenous peoples with stories to inspire and support the TMU Indigenous community while fostering connection and learning…

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Pope Francis Defends “The Right to Preserve the Culture and Identity” of Aboriginal Peoples

Pope Francis meets with an indigenous leader at the General Audience on June 28, 2023 (Vatican Media) By Devin Watkins “Land, water, and food are not mere commodities but the very foundation of life and the bond of peoples with nature.” Pope Francis offered that reminder on Monday in a message sent to the 7th Indigenous Peoples’ Forum organized by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The forum takes place in Rome on F…

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