The pontiff did not directly mention the Doctrine of Discovery when he delivered his apology to residential school survivors in Maskwacis, Alta.
, on Monday, which has prompted criticism it failed to fully recognize the role played by the Catholic Church in the residential school system.
"Galvanized by the calls of our Indigenous partners, and by the Holy Father's remarks, Canada's bishops are working with the Vatican and those who have studied this issue, with the goal of issuing a new statement from the church," she added. "Canada's bishops continue to reject and resist the ideas associated with the Doctrine of Discovery in the strongest possible way.
Miller stressed how the Pope's words, delivered before a crowd of survivors and others gathered near Edmonton, are deeply important to those now absorbing them.The minister said Indigenous Peoples will decide for themselves what they think. The minister said that apology -- delivered by Pope Benedict XVI through a letter -- directly referred to the sexual abuses suffered by Irish children and the role played by the Catholic Church.Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak , which represents northern First Nations, said in a statement it was happy to see survivors receive an apology, but noted the omission of apologizing for sexual abuses.
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