Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic Church's role in Canadian residential school system
CTV
Speaking in Italian at the Vatican, Pope Francis apologized and asked for forgiveness for the Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system, recognizing the wrongs done by members of the church in these facilities.
After private meetings between Pope Francis and First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegates this week, all parties met the Pope at the Vatican on Friday.
Speaking in Italian, the pontiff asked for God's forgiveness for the "deplorable conduct" of members of the Catholic Church, recognizing the wrongs done to Indigenous in residential schools.
"I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry," Francis said during the final meeting with delegates.
"And I join my brothers, the Canadian bishops in asking your pardon."
