The Catholic church in Rwanda apologised on Sunday for the church’s role in the 1994 genocide, saying it regretted the actions of those who participated in the massacres. “We apologize for all the wrongs the church committed. The bishops’ statement is seen as a positive development in Rwanda’s efforts at reconciliation. Tom Ndahiro, a Rwandan genocide researcher, said he hoped the church’s statement would encourage unity among Rwandans. “I am also happy to learn that in their statement, bishops apologise for not having been able to avert the genocide,” he said.

Source: The Guardian November 21, 2016 00:15 UTC