The Assembly of First Nations delegation visits with Pope Francis (Mar. 31, 2022). Credit: CNS/Vatican Media

The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami delegation visits with Pope Francis (Mar. 28, 2022)

The Métis National Council delegation visits with Pope Francis (Mar. 28, 2022)

Indigenous delgation at an audience with Pope Francis in Rome from Salt + Light's 'Walking Together' documentary (Apr. 1, 2022). Credit: CNS/Vatican Media

Elder Fred Kelly, a spiritual adviser to the First Nations' delegation, prays for Pope Francis during a meeting with Indigenous elders, knowledge keepers, abuse survivors and youth from Canada and representatives of Canada's Catholic bishops at the Vatican (Apr. 1, 2022). Credit: CNS/Vatican Media

Elder Fred Kelly, a spiritual adviser to the First Nations' delegation, prays for Pope Francis during a meeting with Indigenous elders, knowledge keepers, abuse survivors and youth from Canada and representatives of Canada's Catholic bishops at the Vatican (Apr. 1, 2022). Credit: CNS/Vatican Media

Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council, speaks to reporters outside St. Peter's Basilica after meeting with Pope Francis (Mar. 28, 2022)

The Métis National Council delegation poses for a group photo following a meeting with Pope Francis (Mar. 28, 2022). Credit: CNS

Pope Francis listening to Elder Fred Kelly during his final encounter with Indigenous delegations (Apr. 1, 2022). Credit: CNS/Vatican Media

Phil Fontaine, former Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, speaks to reporters in St. Peter's Square following a visit with Pope Francis (Apr. 1, 2022)

Pope Francis speaking to the Indigenous delegations. During this final encounter, the pope issued a formal apology to Indigenous peoples of Canada (Apr. 1, 2022)

Kevin Scott, a First Nations dancer, performs for Pope Francis in the Vatican's Clementine Hall (Apr. 1, 2022). Credit: CNS/Vatican Media