Catholics hope papal apology helps those wrestling with faith over residential school revelations
While many Canadians have shared Lafantaisie’s sentiments in recent days, others are calling for the Pope to go into more detail about the role the church played in residential schools, and to specifically mention the widely reported sexual abuse of children in the schools.Singer says impromptu song at Maskwacis papal apology being mistaken for ‘O Canada’
In a statement Tuesday, Grand Chief Garrison Settee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak said the experience was overall a positive one for survivors, but that this is only the first step towards accomplishing goals of reconciliation. “It was awesome to hear those words for all the people who needed to hear it,” Settee said. “I’m happy to see the survivors receive this apology. I believe it was a sincere apology.
“Some people have expressed their disappointment that they did not hear an acknowledgement of the genocide of Indigenous peoples in relation to the role of the Catholic church in running residential schools.”Settee said he hopes the moment marks the beginning of a better partnership between the church and Indigenous Canadians — one that includes more openness on the church’s part going forward.“I look forward to seeing the return of all artifacts and documents to the first peoples.
“Acknowledging the truth and saying sorry is one of the first steps to assist us in collectively moving forward on the path to reconciliation.”The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience.
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