Pope Francis to visit Canada’s Indigenous communities in a step towards reconciliation

Archbishop Richard Smith, the general coordinator of the Papal Visit to Canada, said on Friday that the Pope’s visit to the country in July will provide him an opportunity to speak with and listen to Indigenous people “on their land” after the historic apology for the Church’s role in Canada’s residential schools. The archbishop said the visit was a further step towards reconciliation and healing.

• Tickets for free Papal Mass at Commonwealth Stadium available Wednesday
• Treaty 6, Métis Nation of Alberta welcome Pope Francis’ visit as part of reconciliation