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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
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
