He says the memory of children who attended the schools is painful and every child should be treated with love, honour and respect
Francis spoke in Spanish, his first language, and it was translated into English by a priest. Translations were also available in several Indigenous languages.
Francis also called the overall effects of the policies linked to residential schools “catastrophic.” Earlier in the day, Francis held his face as he was brought in a wheelchair to a graveyard in Maskwacis. Organizers said there are likely remains of residential school students among the graves.Article content
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