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Image The Church of Sweden to present an official apology to the Sámi People for historical injustices. Issued eight commitments to reconciliation. Photo: Magnus Aronson / Icon Church of Sweden to make public apology, commitments to Indigenous people of Sweden Jackelén: “In failing the Sámi people we have also failed ourselves and God” (LWI) - Later this year, the Church of Sweden (CoS) will make an official public apology for its historical role in…
