Pope Francis Apologizes For Residential Schools

Pope Francis apologized for residential schools run by the Catholic Church while speaking to First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegates at the Vatican, this morning.

He made the remarks to the Canadian delegation while speaking through a translator.

Francis also committed to coming to Canada to meet with indigenous people on their lands.

But he also joked he’s not going to visit during the winter.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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