We stand with Floyd Westerman in calling for Pope Francis to rescind the Doctrine of Discovery! Plea
We stand with Floyd Westerman in calling for Pope Francis to rescind the Doctrine of Discovery! Please sign our petition: RomeroInstitute.org/petition The Doctrine of Discovery is a vicious and antiquated series of Papal Bulls dating back to the 15th century giving the moral and legal justification for the taking of indigenous lands and resources. With Pope Francis’ recent encyclical stating, “it is essential to show special care for indigenous communities and their cultural traditions. They are not merely one minority among others, but should be the principal dialogue partners, especially when large projects affecting their land are proposed.” And, with his visit to Bolivia in which he apologized to the indigenous for the past crimes in the name of the Catholic Church, “I humbly ask forgiveness, not only for the offense of the church herself, but also for crimes committed against the native peoples during the so-called conquest of America,” we feel that NOW is the time to ask for the revocation of the Doctrine of Discovery! -- source link
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