'I've waited 50 years for this apology,' says residential school survivor on Pope's statement

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The pontiff met with residential school survivors from across Canada in Maskwacis, Alta. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says artifacts and records from the Vatican to be retrieved. Pope Francis has called for a formal investigation to be conducted into what occurred in these residential schools as the apology only symbolizes the first step in the reconciliation process.

2 months ago·Edmonton, Canada

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