Words of Penitence The pope, Indigenous Canadians, and the residential school system

Episode 101 October 15, 2023 00:11:39
Words of Penitence The pope, Indigenous Canadians, and the residential school system
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Words of Penitence The pope, Indigenous Canadians, and the residential school system

Oct 15 2023 | 00:11:39

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Amidst the shadows of Canada's troubling past with residential schools, Pope Francis embarked on a "penitential pilgrimage" in 2022, offering apologies on behalf of the Catholic Church. Interpreter Maggie Putulik, amidst a team of diverse linguistic experts, played a pivotal role in ensuring the Pope's profound message reached hearts across Canada. Andrew Warner delves deep into the behind-the-scenes preparations, the emotions, and the resonance of this historic visit in this month's issue for MultiLingual.

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