The pope apologizes for abuse of Indigenous children in Canada's residential schools
Pope Francis met with Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada's residential schools this week. He had expressed sorrow in the past on behalf of the church, but this is the first formal apology.
by Deepa Shivaram
Apr 01, 2022
1 minute
Updated April 1, 2022 at 11:58 AM ET
After a visit with delegations from Indigenous leaders of the First Nations, Inuit and MĂŠtis this week, Pope Francis has for the actions of some members of the Catholic Church in Canada's residential schools.
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