'Man of compassion:' Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

Indigenous leaders reflect on late Pope Francis's apology, visit to Quebec City

The late Pope Francis visited Quebec City at the end of July 2022 to apologize to Indigenous people for the conduct of some members of the Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system.

’Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

It's been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. But for some Indigenous survivors, memories of the historic day remain fresh in their minds.

'Man of compassion:' Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

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Pope Francis apologized for residential schools on historic Canadian visit

On a warm July day in 2022, thousands of dignitaries, Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors travelled from across Canada to powwow grounds in central Alberta. For some, the journey took days. For others, decades.