Tag: indigenous people
Pope Francis expresses ‘deep shame’ in Canada, warns of new ‘cancel...
“I express my deep shame and sorrow, and, together with the bishops of this country, I renew my request for forgiveness"
Pope Francis to make amends for Church abuse to indigenous children
Pope Francis is also deeply concerned about the damaged environment of the indigenous people and global poverty
Pope Francis apologizes for harm done to indigenous Canadians at residential...
“I am here because the first step of my penitential pilgrimage among you is that of again asking forgiveness"
Pope Francis begins ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
The pope is expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential schools
Indigenous Canadians hopeful ahead of Pope’s apology for school abuse
The pontiff will visit the site of one of the state boarding schools run by churches where Indigenous children were once forcibly sequestered
Without land, Bangladesh’s Manta people live – and die – on...
Eroding Bangladeshi rivers stole their land - and now climate change and overfishing threaten the life they have built on water
Philippine Indigenous women call on gov’t to end mining operations in...
“For all the years that [the mining company] has destroyed our land, we have stood up and defended it”
Dalits, Indigenous Peoples in India have shorter life span, says study
Research studies suggest that life expectancy varies with different social characteristics, caste, religion, and region
Christian youth group hits ‘impunity’ in attacks on Philippine Indigenous Peoples
The attack on Indigenous Peoples "illustrates the bloody political landscape of the Philippines that has been worsening"
Pope expresses ‘sorrow, shame’ for Catholic role in abuse against Indigenous...
“I wish to tell you that the Church stands beside you and wants to continue journeying with you,” Pope Francis said
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