The Pope visits the Citadelle and Plains of Abraham in Quebec on the fourth day of his ‘penitential pilgrimage’
Pope arrived in Quebec
“For this reason, I express my deep shame and sorrow, and, together with the bishops of this country, I renew my request for forgiveness for the wrong done by so many Christians to the Indigenous peoples,” Francis told an audience of about 80 people, including Indigenous chiefs, residential-school survivors, politicians and cardinals who are travelling with the Pope.
Pope Francis arrived in Quebec City on Wednesday to meet Indigenous and political leaders on his “penitential pilgrimage” for the Church's role in abuse at residential schools.drew applause and expressions of forgiveness, many people watching the speech felt he was apologizing for individual Catholics who abused Indigenous students, not for the church as a whole.
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