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Pope Francis admits 'serious mistakes' in Chile sex abuse case
In a letter addressed to Chile's bishops, Pope Francis admitted to making “serious mistakes” in handling the nation's massive sex... Read more
Chilean pregnant mothers pay unique tribute to unborn children
Pregnant mothers carrying children, volunteers, and staff of the Chile United Foundation celebrated the Day of the Unborn Child and... Read more
In feeding the hungry of Chile, beloved friar's legacy lives on
Although he died in 1853, the legacy of Friar Andrés Garcia Acosta is as alive as ever in Santiago, Chile,... Read more
Scicluna meets with alleged victims of abuse by Marist Brothers
A Vatican investigator has met with some alleged victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by Marist Brothers in Chile. Read more
Vatican abuse investigator to meet with Chilean victim in U.S.
The delegate appointed by Pope Francis to hear testimony from abuse victims in Chile will also travel to the United... Read more
A 2015 letter detailed allegations against Barros. Did the Pope receive it?
A Chilean survivor of sexual abuse says that he wrote a to Pope Francis letter in 2015, claiming that Bishop... Read more
Chilean court dismisses case of bishop accused of abuse
The Iquique Court of Appeals in northern Chile has officially closed an investigation against the Bishop Emeritus of Iquique, Marco... Read more
Chilean legislators pass gender-identity bill
The Chilean House of Representatives has passed a bill that “recognizes and gives protection to gender identity,” an initiative considered... Read more
'Rambo' the hero: Dog saves nuns from fire
A dog named Rambo lived up to his “action hero” name, when his barking alerted sleeping religious sisters that a... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Peru
In a conversation with journalists on his return flight from Peru to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis discussed the people... Read more
Pope says accusations against Chilean bishop are 'calumny'
At the end of his three-day visit to Chile, Pope Francis came to the defense of a controversial bishop, saying... Read more
Pope stops popemobile to help police officer thrown from horse
Pope Francis stopped the ‘popemobile’ today in the streets of Iquique, Chile today, after seeing a police officer thrown from... Read more
Peace and progress start with education, Francis says at Chilean university
Speaking to Chilean university students and academics Wednesday, Pope Francis said Catholic educational institutions play a prophetic role in helping... Read more
Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth
In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more
Pope appeals for unity, non-violence in Chile's torn Mapuche zone
On Wednesday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Chile's largely indigenous Araucania region, long divided by violent conflict. He stressed the... Read more
Pope Francis meets with sex abuse victims in Chile
Pope Francis met privately on Tuesday with 6 victims of sexual abuse committed by priests in Chile, the papal spokesman... Read more
Pope Francis to Chile's bishops: 'the mission belongs to the entire Church'
Pope Francis reminded the Chilean bishops of the importance of living out their priestly fatherhood united in mission with their... Read more
Admit your wounds and receive mercy, Pope tells Chilean priests, religious
Pope Francis said Tuesday that even amid the pain which results from sinfulness, the Church can still serve the world... Read more
Bars don't stop your ability to dream, Pope says at Chilean women's prison
Pope Francis visited a women's prison in Santiago on Tuesday, telling the inmates that while at times it might seem... Read more
Pope Francis’ Chile visit revives allegations against bishop
As Pope Francis began his visit to Chile, a Vatican spokesman has voiced “maximum respect” for the rights of protesters... Read more
