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Ancestors of Native Americans denounce new saint canonization - CBS News

24.9.15

Ancestors of Native Americans denounce new saint canonization - CBS News: "I think what the pope is really trying to do is open up an understanding of our American origins," Hackel said. "It wasn't just Anglo-American protestants, but Catholic priests throughout the continent."

"Father Serra was a Spaniard. He was European, therefore he was white. He was not Hispanic," Gould said.

Gould believes by making Serra a Saint, the Church is ignoring an ugly chapter in California history.

"The mission system that he brought with him created total destruction of who we were as a culture and people," she said.


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