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Pope Francis apologized for the harm done to First Nations peoples, but what does a pope’s apology mean?

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Pope Francis apologized on April 1, 2022, to First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegations, acknowledging the harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a crucial step in the church admitting its role in the abuse of Indigenous communities and children.