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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
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
99-year-old Carmelite nun credits her family and Mary for her long, happy vocation
Agustina Medina Muñoz has been a Discalced Carmelite cloistered nun in Chile for almost 80 years. Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘self-sacrificing’ cardinal who announced Benedict XVI’s election
Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina Estévez died Oct. 3 at the age of 94. Read more
Chilean bishop-elect apologizes to Jewish community for polemical statements
Fr. Carlos Eugenio Irarrázaval Errazuriz, who was appointed auxiliary bishop of Santiago this month, has apologized to the Jewish community... Read more
Chilean bishops, prosecutors to cooperate in abuse investigations
The Chilean bishops' conference signed a collaboration agreement with public prosecutors Tuesday to streamline the investigation of clerical sexual abuse. Read more
Cardinal Ezzati leaves Santiago with 'head held high'
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati Andrello, whose resignation as Archbishop of Santiago was accepted Saturday, said he is leaving office “very grateful”... Read more
Chilean cardinal addresses case of sex abuse in Santiago cathedral
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati Andrello of Santiago on Thursday denied knowing and giving money to the complainant in a rape case... Read more
Santiago archdiocese comments on priest sentenced for sex abuse
The Archdiocese of Santiago commented Tuesday on the case of Father Tito Rigoberto Rivera Muñoz, who was found guilty in... Read more
Santiago archdiocese sends investigation of priest to CDF
The Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile reported Tuesday it has sent to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith... Read more
Abusive former bishop to return to Chile to face civil prosecutors
The Schönstatt movement confirmed Monday that Francisco José Cox Huneeus, a former bishop who was dismissed from the clerical state... Read more
Church in Chile to sign accord with prosecutor's office for investigation of abuse
The Chilean bishops' conference has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with the prosecutor's office for the investigation of... Read more
Chilean cardinal called to testify on abuse case, leaves papal advisory committee
A close advisor of Pope Francis has left the “C9”, the pope’s body of cardinal advisors, as he faces charges... Read more
Karadima victims file complaint against Cardinal Errázuriz
Three victims of former Chilean priest Fernando Karadima filed a complaint last week against Cardinal Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa, accusing... Read more
Francis continues to watch abuse response in Chile, Vatican says
Pope Francis held a meeting on the abuse scandal in Chile and will continue to follow the actions of the... Read more
Chilean bishops establish 'Listening Service' to accompany abuse victims
The Chilean bishops' conference announced Tuesday the members of a “Listening Service” set up to welcome and guide victims of... Read more
Pope to meet Chilean bishops, discuss 'devastating' impact of abuse crisis
From May 15-17 Pope Francis will meet with 33 Chilean bishops to share his personal take on the country's massive... Read more
