Today, we stand at a crucial time in the life of the Church, and in the history of Canada, as the necessity of healing through love has reached a critical moment. While the Church and Indigenous Peoples have been on a journey towards reconciliation and healing for several years, the recent visit of the Pope reaffirms this objective. Pope Francis stated, “My presence here and the commitment of the Canadian Bishops are a testimony to our will to persevere on this path.”