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Pope's Apology Spurs Reconciliation
- Pope Francis' apology to residential school survivors was a powerful act of leadership and reconciliation in Canada.
- His acknowledgment of colonialist harms marked a significant shift for the Catholic Church's role in Indigenous healing.
Pope as Church Disruptor
- Pope Francis aimed to transform the Church into a 'poor church for the poor,' focusing on inclusion and addressing modern issues.
- His papacy left the Catholic Church markedly different than 12 years ago.
Fontaine Recalls Pope's Compassion
- Phil Fontaine described Pope Francis as humble and compassionate during a private audience with survivors.
- The Pope promised and later delivered a public apology for the Catholic Church's harm to Indigenous children.