Two Catholic churches burned down in separate First Nations reserves in Canada

Published June 22, 2021 11:35pm ET



Canadian authorities are investigating the burning of two Catholic Churches located in separate First Nations reserves.

The Sacred Heart Church, located on Penticton Indian Band lands, and the St. Gregory’s Church, on the territory of the Osoyoos Indian Band, burned down on Monday night. The two churches, which are both more than a century old, are located about 40 km, or roughly 25 miles, apart.

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