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Six Jesuits reportedly under investigation for cover-up of sexual abuse in Bolivia
In addition to allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by a number of deceased Jesuits in Bolivia, six others... Read more
Bolivian bishop on clerical sex abuse: We know asking forgiveness is not enough
“We have asked for forgiveness; we know that it’s not enough,” said Bishop Giovani Arana of El Alto, Bolivia. Read more
Bishops of Bolivia admit to having caused ‘deep pain’ to victims of sex abuse
In a May 24 statement, the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference reported that it had received the visit of Msgr. Jordi Bertomeu,... Read more
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia admits mistakes were made in dealing with sex abuse cases
The Jesuit provincial in Bolivia, Father Bernardo Mercado, admitted that his religious order made mistakes in handling cases of sexual... Read more
Carmelite priest arrested, others accused in Bolivia on sex abuse charges
In the midst of allegations of sexual abuse against Jesuit priests in Bolivia, a Carmelite priest was arrested recently by... Read more
Bolivia Jesuits ask victims of two priests implicated in scandal to make formal complaint
The Jesuits asked the victims to make a formal complaint with the Society of Jesus and offered their assistance in... Read more
New accusations of sexual abuse against Jesuits in Bolivia
Following a report that documented the serial sexual abuse committed in Bolivia by a Jesuit priest, new accusations have been... Read more
In wake of the clerical pederasty scandal in Bolivia, bishop says he favors optional celibacy for priests
Bishop Eugenio Cóter, head of the Communication Commission of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference, said in a radio interview that optional... Read more
Bolivian bishops express pain over serial sexual abuse by Jesuit priest
An investigation by the newspaper El Pais revealed that Spanish Jesuit priest Alfonso Pedrajas Moreno sexually abused as many as... Read more
Bolivian bishop warns that ideologies in education harm society
Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Fuentes of La Paz, Bolivia, charged that ideologies are being imposed on Bolivian society, especially in education. Read more
Archbishop: Bolivia AG ‘wants to intimidate us’ by having bishops testify about coup d’etat
Bolivia’s attorney general’s office has requested that 10 bishops testify regarding their role in the alleged 2019 coup d’état. Read more
Church in Bolivia denounces ‘perverted curriculum’ with gender ideology for children
Father Pedro Flores pointed out that the content, which will be taught to children under 6, “is a perverted curriculum,... Read more
Bolivia: Priest condemns police pursuit of protesters into church where they sought sanctuary
The pastor of Holy Cross parish in the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia said that a... Read more
Bishops in Bolivia call on authorities to act against land seizures
Archbishop René Leigue Cesarí of Santa Cruz addressed authorities in his Dec. 11 homily, asking them to find a solution... Read more
Catholics take to the streets to pray for peace in Bolivia
The Catholic community prayed for peace while in the Santa Cruz region an indefinite strike continued over the date for... Read more
Bolivian bishops encourage efforts to overcome social crisis
At the conclusion of their plenary assembly on Friday, the bishops of Bolivia encouraged everyone's commitment to "join efforts" to... Read more
Bolivian archdiocese condemns feminist violence against those protecting churches
The Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra has condemned the violence perpetrated outside its cathedral by feminist demonstrators Nov.... Read more
Bolivian lay council repudiates attacks on the Church, demands government restoration of order
The president of the Jurisdictional Council of Laity of the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia, Abdel... Read more
Bolivia's People's Ombudsman led march that attacked offices of bishops' conference
Bolivia’s People’s Ombudsman, Nadia Cruz, together with officials from her office, led a Wednesday march to the offices of the... Read more
Bolivia's bishops lament 'deplorable' human rights situation
The bishops of Bolivia expressed Monday their concern "over the deplorable human rights situation in the country and the manipulation... Read more
