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Archive Home > 2009 > April > 30 > Pope laments abuse at schools for native Canadians

Pope laments abuse at schools for native Canadians

By Nicole Winfield / The Bulletin
April 30, 2009

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI apologized Wednesday to native Canadians who were physically and sexually abused at church-run boarding schools they were forced to attend, saying he was sorry for their anguish and was praying they would heal.

Benedict met with a group of former....

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