Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 23, 2020 2:48:43 GMT 12
CATHOLIC CHURCH CALLED ON TO APOLOGISE FOR COLONIAL LAND CONFISCATIONS
According to Tukaki, the Catholic Church in New Zealand said it was open to the council's request for an apology.
Bishop Patrick Dunn, president of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference and Bishop of Auckland, said the Church was currently consulting over the matter before the release of a definitive statement.
"The Catholic Church of Aotearoa New Zealand takes this matter seriously indeed.
"As a result of representations made by the Maori Council and others, the Catholic Bishops are consulting with appropriate people including relevant experts. This process is likely to take some time as it needs careful scrutiny before we can make a considered response."....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/407887/catholic-church-called-on-to-apologise-for-colonial-land-confiscations
According to Tukaki, the Catholic Church in New Zealand said it was open to the council's request for an apology.
Bishop Patrick Dunn, president of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference and Bishop of Auckland, said the Church was currently consulting over the matter before the release of a definitive statement.
"The Catholic Church of Aotearoa New Zealand takes this matter seriously indeed.
"As a result of representations made by the Maori Council and others, the Catholic Bishops are consulting with appropriate people including relevant experts. This process is likely to take some time as it needs careful scrutiny before we can make a considered response."....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/407887/catholic-church-called-on-to-apologise-for-colonial-land-confiscations