Pope Francis tells First Nations delegates "the Church is with you," Fontaine says | FULL

Former Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine said Thursday that Pope Francis told First Nations delegates “the Church is with you” during their historic meeting over the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system.

“The next thing we will hear is ‘I’m sorry’—I’m absolutely convinced of that,” he said.

Cree Nation Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty said Thursday that First Nations delegates had entrusted Pope Francis with a cradleboard to be returned to them at their final meeting with the Pontiff on Friday.

The cradleboard, she said, symbolizes every Indigenous child that went to residential school and how the Pope cares for it will demonstrate his commitment to First Nations People.

Delegates also presented the Pope with other items, including moccasins, a beaded broach, an eagle feather and a black ash basket.
The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-800-721-0066) is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience.

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