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• Pope Francis to visit former Alberta residential school during Canada trip: Vatican

  Pope Francis is expected to deliver an apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system while in the country.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
  
• Pope Francis’ visit to Canada still in works despite Africa trip cancellation

  The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is in regular contact with Vatican officials about the trip set for next month, said Neil MacCarthy, a spokesman for the papal visit.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2022
  
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• Meet a Mi’kmaw elder seeking a formal apology from Pope Francis over residential school abuse

  Phyllis Googoo is a Mi'kmaw elder and who is part of an Indigenous delegation meeting with Pope Francis this week in Vatican City.

  Features

  Mar 28, 2022
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• B.C. Indigenous leaders welcome papal visit, but say sincerity and action are key to success

  Indigenous leaders in British Columbia welcome the announcement of a visit from the Pope, but say the leader of the Catholic Church must understand their expectations.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
• Pope Francis invited to visit Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation during Canada visit

  Pope Francis has been invited to visit Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Nation as Indigenous leaders push for an apology for the Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
• Canada’s Catholic bishops formally apologize for role in residential school system

  The letter raises the possibility of a papal visit to Canada as part of the healing process.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2021