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Church in Chile says ‘no to the violence’ following arson attack by indigenous militants
The statement from the Diocese of Temuco came after a March 13 fire destroyed the Sacred Heart of Jesus chapel... Read more
Priest who served in Diocese of Charleston charged with sexual abuse of 11-year-old girl
Father Jaime Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias, a visiting priest from Chile who served in the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, has been... Read more
Chilean court upholds acquittal of bishop accused of covering up teen’s disappearance
The Supreme Court of Justice of Chile recently upheld the acquittal of Bishop Emeritus Bernardo Bastres Florence of the Diocese... Read more
Violence and corruption won’t build up Chile, cardinal says at independence prayer service
Cardinal Celestino Aós Braco of Santiago de Chile said in a prayer service marking the country’s independence that neither violence... Read more
‘Democracy has won,’ bishop says after broad voter rejection of new Chilean constitution
Bishop Isauro Covili Linfati of Iquique, Chile, made his remarks after a majority of voters rejected the proposal, which sought... Read more
Chilean bishops warn new constitution places religious freedom at risk
The constitution’s text will be approved or rejected Sept. 4 in a plebiscite in which all Chileans will participate. Read more
Killing the innocent by abortion is not mercy, says Chilean cardinal
During his homily at the Mass for the blessing of the foundation stone for the Divine Mercy Shrine in Santiago... Read more
Tabernacle of Chilean church desecrated
Father Pedro Pedraza, the rector of the Lourdes Grotto Shrine in Santiago, Chile, has reported that two ciboria which had... Read more
Religious, pro-life groups make proposals for Chilean constitutional convention
Chile's Constitutional Convention has created a digital platform for citizens to make proposals for issues they consider must be debated... Read more
Archbishop asks president-elect Boric to recognize Chile's 'religious soul'
Archbishop Fernando Natalio Chomali Garib of Concepción has expressed his hope that Gabriel Boric Font, Chile’s president elect, "will recognize... Read more
Pro-life candidate defeated by pro-abortion rival Gabriel Boric in Chile's presidential election
José Antonio Kast, a lawyer and pro-life Catholic politician, conceded defeat Dec. 19 to leftist candidate Gabriel Boric, a proponent... Read more
Pro-life Catholic is surprise winner in first round of Chile’s presidential elections
José Antonio Kast is the son of German Catholic immigrants. Read more
Pro-life doctors warn against Chilean bill to permit elective abortion
A group of pro-life Chilean doctors on Monday published a video meant to disprove the falsehoods that arise in the... Read more
Chile's lower house votes to debate bill permitting elective abortions
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies voted Sept. 28 to begin the debate on a bill that would decriminalize abortion up to... Read more
Chilean legislative committee votes against permitting elective abortions
A committee of the lower house of Chile’s legislature on Monday narrowly voted not to recommend a bill that would... Read more
Fernando Karadima, former priest whose sex abuse scandal rocked Chile, dead at 90
Fernando Karadima, an influential former priest in Chile whose sexual abuse of minors prompted major questions about episcopal cover-ups, has... Read more
Parents urge Chilean president to veto bill that would undermine parental authority
Pro-family organizations in Chile are urging President Sebastián Piñera to veto completely the recently passed "System of Guarantees of Children's... Read more
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Chileans to pray ‘Rosary of Hope’ for drafting of new Constitution
Beginning Wednesday, June 23, Catholics in Chile will pray a rosary every week for the Holy Spirit to guide the... Read more
Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile
Pope Francis urged Catholics in Chile Monday to renew their gratitude for the gift of the Eucharist in a letter... Read more
After parish in Santiago, Chile destroyed by arson, pastor urges hope
The pastor of a parish destroyed by arson in Santiago, Chile on Sunday has urged local Catholics to reject temptations... Read more
