EDMONTON, Alberta, July 24 (Reuters) – Pope Francis landed in Canada on Sunday to kick off a week-long trip that will center around his apology on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church for the abuse that indigenous children endured at mostlychurch-run residential schools.

“This is a trip of penance. Let’s say that is its spirit,” the pope told reporters after his flight took off from Rome.

The papal plane touched down in Edmonton in the western province of Alberta, where he will visit a former residential school and meet with indigenous peoples on Monday.

He is also visiting Quebec City and Iqaluit, the capital of the territory of Nunavut.

He will depart on Friday.

You can follow the visit of the Pope live on EWTN with English commentary.