Vatican says Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada to help ongoing efforts at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples following shocking revelations of the Catholic church’s role in the abuse and deaths of thousands of Indigenous children.In a brief statement on Wednesday, the Vatican said the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has invited the pope to make an apostolic journey to Canada “also in the context of the long-standing pastoral process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.”The Vatican said Francis has indicated his “willingness” to visit Canada at a date to be determined.
Former grand chief Phil Fontaine to represent Manitoba First Nations at meeting with Pope Given the time usually required to organize an overseas.