Pope Francis 'begs forgiveness' for the Catholic Church's role in abuse against indigenous peoples.
In his first public remarks in Canada, Pope Francis has asked indigenous residential school survivors for forgiveness.
The government-funded schools were part of a policy meant to destroy indigenous cultures and languages. Bruce Allan, a survivor of one of the residential schools who was in attendance, said it was emotional to hear the Pope's apology, but many are still looking for action from the pontiff.Why Canada is mourning the deaths of hundreds of children
His remarks were heard by indigenous chiefs who gathered at Muskwa Park alongside First Nations, Métis and Inuit residential school survivors. The former site of Ermineskin Residential School, one of the largest in Canada, is the Pope's first stop on his trip - one the pontiff has called "a pilgrimage of penance".
Pope Francis' pledge to compel Catholics to support Canada's indigenous people may have felt like a step in the right direction for those saying compensation and investment - in ways that would benefit native peoples - will truly help make amends.
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