St-Francois of Laval textile that touched his deceased body 1 x 1 inch relic in plastic

He was to decide of the fate of many women judged of witchcraft!!

François de Laval's life and the early history of the Quebec Catholic Church are marked by several dark and troubling events.

One such story involves the treatment of Indigenous peoples by European colonizers and missionaries. There are accounts of forced conversions, violence, and abuse inflicted upon the native population . While François de Laval himself is not directly implicated in these atrocities, his role as a missionary and bishop means he was part of the broader colonial context.

Another disturbing event is the 1660s witch trials in New France. Several women were accused of witchcraft and faced trials, imprisonment, and even execution. François de Laval, as the vicar apostolic, would have had some involvement in these trials, although the extent of his role is unclear.

Regarding exorcisms, there are accounts of missionaries performing rituals to "cast out demons" from Indigenous people, which can be seen as a form of cultural imperialism and spiritual violence.