Pope Francis is expected to apologize for the role of the Roman Catholic Church in housing schools.
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Kelly Geraldine Malone
Pope Francis is almost in Quebec during his visit to Canada next month You will spend 48 hours.
According to the Vatican's official schedulereleased Thursday, the Pope's visit begins in Edmonton on July 24th and ends in Iqaluit on July 29th. Is set to. This includes public and private events with an emphasis on indigenous participation. For example, visiting the site of a former Alberta residential school with survivors of the facility.
"I hope this pilgrimage will be another meaningful step in a long journey of healing, reconciliation and hope," said Richard Smith, general coordinator of the Pope's visit to Canada, Richard Smith. The Archbishop said.
Pope Francis is expected to apologize for the role of the Roman Catholic Church in housing schools during his trip to Canada.
On April 1, after a few days of meetings with First Nations, Inuit, and Metis groups in the Vatican, the Pope apologized for the sad behavior of church members involved in housing schools.
When he arrives in Edmonton, a brief ceremony will take place at the airport. The next day, he will join the survivors of the Armineskin Indian Residential School in the Maskwasis community south of the city.
Ermineskin was one of the largest institutions in Canada. "It plays a representative role in all housing schools," Smith said. He expects the apology to come before the school survivors. Later that day, Francis will visit the Sacred Heart Church of First Peoples, an indigenous church in downtown Edmonton.
The Catholic Episcopal Conference of Canada said the public event would last about an hour due to the age and restrictions of the 85-year-old Pope.
He will travel to Quebec City on July 27, where he will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor Mary Simon. He will have a private meeting at La Citadelle and will provide a public address later.
The Pontiff will travel to Sainte Anne de Beaupre on July 28th at Mass. 10,000 to 15,000 people will participate.
Canadian bishops dedicate the general public to a dedicated area during their trip to Quebec City to see the Pope's events on the big screen and participate in indigenous cultural events. I said I would invite you.
Francis will meet with indigenous leaders in eastern Canada on July 29, before flying to Iqaluit. So he holds a private meeting with the survivors of the housing school before attending a public community event.
Smith said the Pope's priority during his visit was indigenous relations, adding that the Pontiff heard a cry for reconciliation and a longing for hope.
"This is a step in the journey," Smith said. "But that's a big step with very positive potential associated with moving this relationship forward in a good way."
Public events are free, but Canadian bishops Said that a ticket is required and will be available in the next few days.
The schedule was announced because some were worried that the health of the Department of Divinities would delay their trip to Canada. Earlier this month, the trip to Congo and South Sudan was canceled "to not jeopardize the consequences of the treatment he was receiving for his knees," the Vatican said.
Francis was in a wheelchair and had a hard time walking and standing.
Smith said the announcement of the Vatican's schedule should provide peace of mind.
Bishop Raymond Poisson, President of the Catholic Synod of Canada, has been working with governments of all levels to address the challenges of back-to-back travel and the health needs of the Pope. He said he was working with an indigenous partner. ..
"We hope that the health of Pope Francis and his idyllic visit to Canada will bring reconciliation and hope to all who accompany our shepherds on this historic journey. I pray, "Poisson said in a statement.
India's Housing School Resolution Health Support Program has a hotline to help housing school survivors and their relatives suffering from trauma caused by recollections of past abuse. The number is 1-866-925-4419.
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