Pope heads to Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology

By The Associated Press

Elmer Waniandy raises the crucifix as he leads his fellow parishioner into the rededicated and newly renovated Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples sanctuary, July 17, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Pope Francis began a visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses at residential schools, part of the the Catholic Church’s efforts to reconcile with Native communities.

(Image credit: Jessie Wardarski/AP)

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