Pope's Apology To Indigenous Peoples
Pope Francis asked for pardon during an audience with indigenous
Canadians Friday in the Vatican, in the wake of recent revelations of
abuse in Canada’s residential school system. The Pope also expressed his
hope to visit the nation this year.
Canada’s bishops have welcomed Pope Francis' historic apology for the
Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system, according
to a statement of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released on Friday afternoon.
Pope Francis asked for pardon during his audience with the entire
Indigenous delegation to the Vatican on Friday, saying:
“I ask for God’s
forgiveness and I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very
sorry.
Source - https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2022-04/canada-catholic-bishops-pope-apology-indigenous.html