Pope Francis to apologize for Catholic Church's role in residential school system, CTV News has learned
Pope Francis will apologize today for the Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system, CTV News has learned.
After private meetings between Pope Francis and First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegates this week, all parties are set to have a final collective meeting at the Vatican on Friday.Pope Francis arrives to attend his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at The Vatican on March 30, 2022. Members of the Assembly of First Nations perform in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on March 31, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alessandra Tarantino
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