Archbishop of Edmonton says pope wants to repeat residential school apology on Canadian soil
The archbishop of Edmonton says the apology from Pope Francis for the role the Roman Catholic Church played in the residential school system is just the first step on the road to healing.
Archbishop Richard Smith, who was part of a delegation to the Vatican that included several Indigenous leaders, says the apology was a milestone and historic and is part of a springboard for reconciliation. The Indigenous groups involved in the delegation also requested the church provide reparations, return artifacts and share any documents about residential schools.
Smith says although the pontiff has indicated he intends to visit Canada, nothing will be official until it’s announced by the Vatican.Trending Stories
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