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December 21, 2016

Religion takes back seat in Montreal’s birthday party

Despite Montreal's roots as a mission dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the city's 375th anniversary celebration will mostly focus on secular events.

MONTREAL – With Pope Francis declining an invitation to attend Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations in 2017, the city is left with modest plans to recognize the important role of the Church dating back to Montreal’s founding as a Roman Catholic colony in 1642.

Published in Canada