Pope makes history, apologizes for Catholic abuse to Canada's IPs
TRENTON, Canada -- Pope Francis on Monday issued a long-awaited and historic apology to Indigenous peoples for the harm the Catholic Church did to them at Canada's residential schools. "I ask (for) forgiveness," the pope said. "I am deeply sorry." Francis was flanked by chiefs representing all three Indigenous groups - Metis, Inuit and First Nations - as he delivered the apology at the former Ermineskin residential school site in Maskwacis in Alberta, Canada. Francis is on a six-day "penitential pilgrimage" to express his sorrow for the abuse done by priests a...
Source: philippinetimes.com