Ep. 19: Reflections from those who were there for Pope Francis's 2022 apology in Maskwacis

This week, hear reflections on the visit of the late Pope Francis to Maskwacis, Alberta on July 25, 2022, from people who were there. Francis, who died April 21, made an apology that day to Indigenous people for the Catholic Church's role in the Indian Residential School System. After our weekly segment ICYMI (5:50), which runs down the week's top stories, host Josh Hall speaks with Reverend Tony Snow of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation (11:15), and former rdnewsNOW journalist Alessia Proietti (32:40) -- both of whom were present in Maskwacis with Pope Francis. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line remains available to provide support for former students and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419, or visit hopeforwellness.ca. Companion story is at rdnewsNOW.com.