At Maskwacis, Pope Francis apologized to First Nations, Métis and Inuit people for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools and for cooperation in projects of cultural destruction and forced assimilation. Indigenous survivors and leaders had pressed for an apology and accountability. The statement was an institutional and spiritual act; it did not itself establish compensation or satisfy all demands for records, land, language and community-led repair.
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What was the Church of England’s initial 2023 funding commitment?
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The Church Commissioners announced a £100 million commitment for 2023–2031.
The Church of England’s £100 million commitment was a UK government reparations program.
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It was announced by the Church Commissioners, an institutional church body.