Pope Francis apologizes to Canadian tribes Indigenous peoples in the Vatican

” I want to tell you, with all my heart, I am so sorry. ⁇

Listening to the voices of the tribesmen who came to tell their stories, the Pope said Deeply saddened by the stories of suffering, hardship, discrimination and various forms of abuse [eux] Affected, especially in residential schools.

All of this made me feel two things very strongly, anger and shame. He said again.

During his speech, he said he was struck by the traditional wisdom he heard during three separate meetings with the Medes, Inuit and First Nations.

A beautiful picture kept coming. You compared yourself to the branches of a tree. Just like those branches that you spread in different directions, you have experienced different seasons and seasons and you have been hit by strong winds. Yet you were firmly anchored in your roots that you kept strongSaid the Pope.

However, he continued to pursue it This fruit-bearing tree suffered a tragedy Described by the aboriginal people in recent days: Rooting play.

By this fact, the Pope confirmed, a Great damage has been done to your identity and your culture. Many families are separated. The community and many children have fallen victim to these attempts to impose unity on the basis of the idea that progress can be made through ideological colonialism..

The Pope confirmed that he would be coming to Canada. Not in the winter, In a humorous tone. The pope spoke about the period surrounding St. Anne, which was celebrated on July 26th. This is an important holiday for first-timers, especially for those who meet in Quebec on the Saint-Anne-de-Beaupe, where a traditional camp is also set up.

About 200 people, largely First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada, attended the public audience with Pope Francis. An inquiry that followed a series of meetings with each group they discussed about residential schools for Indians and their impact.

It was held in Sala Clementina, one of the halls of the Apostolic Palace, located next to St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. This room is used by the Pope for meetings of particular importance, especially for accredited diplomatic missions.

There were performances of Inuit drumming, dancing and fiddles, and the distribution of prizes. Letters containing testimonies were especially given to the Sovereign Guru.

Métis Brianna Lizotte played the violin in front of the pope.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Mary-Lore Jocelyn

Before meeting the pope, Medis Briana Lisot said she was nervous and excited as she played the violin in front of the pope. I can only imagine my ancestors and my family playing with meShe began.

The trip, organized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in abusing indigenous peoples and aims to discuss with the Pope a possible trip to Canada.