Vatican returns dozens of indigenous artefacts to Canada
Summary
The Vatican has returned 62 artefacts, originally taken from indigenous tribes in Canada, back to the country. These items were originally sent to Rome nearly 100 years ago for a museum exhibition. Pope Francis, along with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, facilitated the return to the original indigenous communities.Key Facts
- The Vatican returned 62 indigenous artefacts to Canada.
- These artefacts were taken to Rome about 100 years ago for a museum display.
- Pope Leo XIV gave the items back to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- The items will be returned to their original indigenous communities in Canada.
- The artefacts include an Inuit kayak and embroidered gloves from the Cree Nation.
- Pope Francis previously apologized to Canada's First Nations for the church's historical actions against indigenous peoples.
- The items will be flown back to Canada on December 6, 2023.
- Canadian tribes prepaid the costs for returning the artefacts.
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