Mixed reactions erupted from coast to coast after Pope Francis apologized for the serious and permanent damage caused by the church and state-funded school housing system. The leaders of the First Nations BC. they say that this is a historic moment and is the beginning of a busy road to reconciliation. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of BC Indian Chiefs, told Global News he was thrilled to hear the apology. 5:26 Grand Leader Stuart Philip reacts to papal apology Grand Leader Stuart Philip reacts to papal apology Read more: “A path to healing”: Pope’s apology praised by Manitoba indigenous leaders The story goes on under the ad “I was absolutely surprised, I did not expect that. It is definitely a double Friday. The sun is shining in the Vatican and our people have been waiting a long time to hear those beautiful words according to which the Pope, Vaitan has taken responsibility and acknowledged the genocidal abuses of the school system and has committed to Canada and meeting with the natives to “Continue this journey on this path after the door opens, fully open,” Phillip said. He added that Friday’s events made it a “big day” for all Canadians, saying that all issues of anger, guilt, resentment and shame now have an opportunity to be addressed through forgiveness and forgiveness. “Today is a day of celebration,” said Phillip. “I think the apology and what it represents is an opportunity for all Canadians to come to know and understand that we are truly a family. “We are together in this and we must lift each other up, hold on high and create a better future for our children and grandchildren.” However, other leaders are more cautious about apologizing to the Pope. 1:17 “Sorry has a long way to go”: BC The first nations react to the Pope’s apology “Apology has a long way to go”: BC The first nations react to the Pope’s apology Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, a member of the Union of Indian Leaders of BC, said that when she first heard the Pope’s apology, she immediately thought of the hundreds of thousands of indigenous children who had been displaced from their homes and families and forced to attend school. and those who did not make it home. Trending Stories
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The story goes on under the ad “The pope’s apology is too late, obviously. What we are talking about are international crimes against humanity. “An apology is not a prison card.” He said there should be full accountability from the church and the federal government and that has not happened yet.
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He would like to see the delegation in Rome led by school survivors who still feel that their voices have not been heard internationally. “Even now it’s a kind of third-party apology, so it’s not really (sorry),” he said, adding that he had heard from many survivors who felt the same way. 2:25 Pope apologizes publicly for damage to Canadian dormitories Pope apologizes publicly for damage to Canadian dormitories In a lively audience of more than 190 indigenous survivors, elders, guardians of knowledge, young people and leaders, the pope said he was “deeply saddened” by the stories of abuse, hardship and discrimination he heard all week. The story goes on under the ad “All this made me feel two things very strongly – indignation and shame,” the pope said on Friday in front of a packed hall at the Vatican. “Indignation, because it is not right to accept evil, and even worse to get used to evil as if it were an inevitable part of the historical process. “All these things are contrary to the gospel of Jesus Christ. “For the deplorable behavior of these members of the Catholic Church – I ask for God’s forgiveness and I want to tell you with all my heart, I am very sorry.”
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For Wilson, he wants to see what the Pope says the church is going to do next. The story goes on under the ad “They have to release the records for sure,” he said. “It will be a long, hard road for many of the areas that need to be done. “Every family has been affected by this in one way or another.” She said that apology still has a long way to go. “The pope’s apology is just words at the moment. It must be supported by action. “It must be supported by the commitment of both the state government and the churches to resolve this genocidal legacy that our people have been affected by home schools.” 7:30 AFN Regional Governor says Pope Francis’ apology is “too late”, but more needs to be done For Phillip, apology was a bigger step forward and he said the most powerful thing on the face of the earth is forgiveness. “Forgiveness sets us free. “Forgiveness frees us from anger and resentment.” The story goes on under the ad The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or anxiety as a result of their school experience. © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
