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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
Pope lands in Chile with plea for forgiveness after abuse scandal
In the first official encounter of his apostolic visit to Chile, Pope Francis expressed his shame and sorrow for the... Read more
Protestors disrupt bishop's installation in Chile: 5 keys to understanding the controversy
A group of protesters attempted to stop the installation of Bishop Juan Barros Madrid as the new bishop of Osorno... Read more
Leader of rescued Chilean miners visits Pope for Year of Faith
On the second anniversary of the historic rescue of 33 workers from a mine in Chile, the group's leader attended... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Chilean bishop accused of sexual abuse
On Oct. 9, Pope Benedict accepted the resignation of Bishop Marco Antonio Ordenes Fernadez of Iquique, Chile, who has been... Read more
Church in Chile confirms investigation of bishop for alleged abuse
In a statement Oct. 2, the Apostolic Nunciature in Chile revealed that local Bishop Marco Antonio Ordenes of Iquique is... Read more
