WATCH | Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for 'deplorable' abuses at residential schools'I am very sorry': Pope Francis apologizes for abuses at residential schools Duration 13:41 Saying he was 'deeply grieved by the stories of the suffering' experienced in residential schools, Pope Francis apologized to Indigenous delegates at a public audience at the Vatican. Indigenous representatives have also been pushing the church to fulfil its compensation promises to residential school survivors and return Indigenous cultural artifacts. The Anglican, Presbyterian and United Churches have apologized already for their roles in Canada's residential school system. 7:27Support is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools or by the latest reports. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected.

Source: CBC News April 01, 2022 23:17 UTC