Pope Francis

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Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for 'deplorable ... (CBC.ca)

Pope Francis has apologized for the conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system, following a week of talks ...

On a trip to Ireland in 2018, he offered a sweeping apology for the crimes of the Catholic Church in Ireland, saying church officials frequently failed to respond with compassion to the many abuses children and women suffered over the years. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected. He travelled to Bolivia in 2015, where he asked for forgiveness for the church's crimes against Indigenous people during Latin America's colonial era. "We have a heartfelt expression from the church that was delivered by Pope Francis in an empathetic and caring way." The commission also urged all religious and faith groups to repudiate concepts used to justify European sovereignty over Indigenous lands and people. And I join my brothers, the Canadian bishops, in asking your pardon."

Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for Canada's ... (Alberni Valley News)

Pope Francis has apologized for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools, a year after the Catholic Church said it wouldn't do so.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegates are set to have a final meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican today. First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegates are set to have a final meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican today. Elder Fred Kelly prayed for the children who went to residential schools and healing in the future. Members of the Assembly of First Nations perform in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Thursday, March 31, 2022. Members of the Assembly of First Nations perform in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Thursday, March 31, 2022. “I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” Francis said, during a final meeting with First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegates at the Vatican.

Pope Francis apologizes for residential schools at Vatican: 'I ask for ... (Globalnews.ca)

'For the deplorable conduct of these members of the Catholic Church — I ask for God's forgiveness and I want to say to you with all my heart, I am very ...

“The attention now – it’s not about coming down, but going up, and starting to work on reconciliation. McGratten confirmed the church will not pay funds it had previously agreed upon and failed to deliver, but is starting anew with that commitment. The CCCB said the Holy See is taking time to ponder and understand that request. Instead, the Pope said he looked forward to being able to “better express to you my closeness.” Delegates repeatedly thanked the bishops for their partnership and support throughout the week. Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine said he took the Pope’s words as a sign of “good faith,” but still expects him to apologize on Turtle Island to all their families. Anyone who abuses another is not living the Catholic faith,” said Smith, sitting on an armchair in their hotel lounge. “The Pope’s words today were historic, to be sure. A prominent face in the delegation all week, she later said her heart is “so full I can barely speak.” Canada’s residential school system locked away more than 150,000 Indigenous children, ripping them from their families and culture in an effort to destroy Indigenous identities. He praised their sense of community, deep familial roots and great care of the land. “I don’t know if it means more, (the Pope) coming back to our homelands … being here is just not enough.

Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for residential ... (Energeticcity.ca)

Pope Francis has apologized for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools. The Pontiff, speaking...

Elder Fred Kelly prayed for the children who went to residential schools and healing in the future. Fontaine said earlier this week that the pressure on the church is immense after the discovery of unmarked graves at former sites of residential schools across Canada. Phil Fontaine, a former national chief with the Assembly of First Nations, has said it was the right time for an apology.

As Pope Francis prepares to come to Canada, a look at past papal ... (CKPGToday.ca)

OTTAWA - Standing before a room of nearly 200 Indigenous delegates at the Vatican, Pope Francis apologized Fri...

It would make him the second pontiff to do so. OTTAWA — Standing before a room of nearly 200 Indigenous delegates at the Vatican, Pope Francis apologized Friday for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in residential schools. 1984 — Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit Canada. He spent 12 days touring the country, touching down in Quebec City and travelling through most of the provinces and on to Yellowknife. He was greeted by massive crowds and, according to Canadian bishops, delivered more than 30 addresses, including to faithful who flocked to Montreal’s Olympic Stadium.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the apology from His Holiness ... (Prime Minister of Canada)

I acknowledge His Holiness Pope Francis' apology to Indigenous Peoples for the Roman Catholic Church's role in operating the residential school system in ...

The Government of Canada is fully committed to implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. “Last year, the findings of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools across the country forced Canadians to reflect on our country’s failures and their impacts that continue to be felt today. “Today’s apology is a step forward in acknowledging the truth of our past.