Vatican repudiates colonial-era 'doctrine of discovery'

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The Vatican on Thursday formally repudiated the colonial-era "doctrine of discovery", used centuries ago to justify European conquests of Africa and the Americas, saying "it is not part of Catholic Church teaching".

Published 2 months ago · Holy See

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Times of India

Vatican: Vatican rejects doctrine used to justify colonial abuse

Europe News: The Vatican has formally annulled edicts from the 15th century that enabled Europeans to colonise non-Christian territories. Campaigners called for th

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Reuters

Vatican repudiates colonial-era 'doctrine of discovery'

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Islanders react to 'Doctrine of Discovery'

Local Indigenous and religious leaders respond to the Vatican revoking the 'Doctrine of Discovery' that was used to justify colonialism.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBC News

Vatican's disavowal of Doctrine of Discovery a good step but 'fundamental change' still needed: Manitoba elder

The Vatican's repudiation of what's known as the Doctrine of Discovery is welcome, but there is still a long way to go toward reconciliation with Indigenous people, says a Manitoba residential school survivor.

2 months ago·Canada

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Global News

Vatican formally renounces Discovery Doctrine after decades of Indigenous demands

During Pope Francis’ 2022 visit to Canada, during which he apologized to Indigenous peoples for the residential school system, he was met with demands to renounce the papal bulls.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Associated Press News

Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

The Vatican has formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery.” That is the theory backed by 15th century papal bulls that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the

2 months ago·United States

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