During his trip to Canada Pope Francis was challenged by First Nation peoples to renounce the "doctrine of discovery" that justified the oppression of indigenous people. Today this Vatican statement was released: bit.ly/3M3rljF
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Pope Francis: “Never again can the Christian community allow itself to be infected by the idea that one culture is superior to others, or that it is legitimate to employ ways of coercing others."
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The Church's repudiation of the "doctrine of discovery" is long overdue, but extremely significant nonetheless. Thank you, Pope Francis. This decision will be an important part of your lasting legacy.
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Judge Holden must be rolling over in his grave presuming he had the benefit of clergy.
