Chile
Pope to Chile abuse victims: ‘I was part of the problem’
By Nicole Winfield — May 2, 2018
ROME (AP) —Three whistleblowers spoke to reporters Wednesday (May 2) after spending five days with the pope at his Vatican hotel.
Chile victims of clergy sex abuse praise talks with pope
By Frances D'Emilio — April 29, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Men who were sexually abused by a priest in Chile described the private talks they've had so far with Pope Francis at the Vatican as very helpful and respectful Sunday.
‘I have made serious mistakes,’ says pope. ‘I ask forgiveness.’
By Thomas Reese — April 16, 2018
(RNS) — Popes are not supposed to make mistakes. But Francis from the beginning of his papacy has admitted that he is a sinner like every other Christian.
Pope admits ‘grave errors’ in Chile abuse case
By Jerome Socolovsky — April 11, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has admitted he made "grave errors" in judgment in Chile's sex abuse scandal and invited the abuse victims he had discredited to Rome to beg their forgiveness.
Chile cardinal seeks to deflect criticism for pope’s trip
By Nicole Winfield — March 10, 2018
(AP) — Cardinal Javier Errazuriz, a top papal adviser, wrote an extraordinary letter to the bishops of Latin America that insists the pope’s trip wasn’t a failure, but was “highly positive.”
Chile sex abuse victim’s credibility praised, challenged
By Nicole Winfield — February 14, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Juan Carlos Cruz's allegations of a cover-up raise questions about Pope Francis' already shaky track record on preventing clergy sex abuse and concealment.
Vatican expert to meet delegation in Chile bishop dispute
By Eva Vergara — February 12, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's sex abuse investigator has agreed to meet with a delegation of lay Catholics and priests from the Chilean diocese of Osorno who have opposed the appointment of a bishop strongly backed by Pope Francis, according to an email seen Monday by The Associated Press.
Pope Francis’ blind spot on sexual abuse
By Thomas Reese — January 25, 2018
(RNS) — The fundamental problem is that the church has no process for judging bishops that is transparent and has legitimacy with the public.
On his visit to Chile, Pope Francis does something uncharacteristic … He shows that he is ‘fallible.’
By Martin E. Marty — January 22, 2018
This week count me in among the company of those who believe the Pope made a major mistake in dealing with one issue of priestly (including pontifical) administration: namely, a sexual abuse case.
Pope apologizes to abuse victims but defends Chilean bishop
By Nicole Winfield — January 22, 2018
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis apologized for insisting that victims of pedophile priests show 'proof' to be believed, saying he realized it was a 'slap in the face' to victims that he never intended.
Cardinal rebukes pope over Chile ‘slander’ comments on abuse
By Yonat Shimron — January 20, 2018
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Sean O'Malley's carefully worded critique was remarkable since it is rare for a cardinal to publicly rebuke the pope in such terms.
Pope urges Chile to welcome migrants, holds airborne wedding
By Yonat Shimron — January 18, 2018
IQUIQUE, Chile (AP) — The pontiff broke new ground on an Airbus 321 when he performed a wedding ceremony for two flight attendants.
Pope meets with abuse survivors, weeps with them in Chile
By Yonat Shimron — January 16, 2018
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — His meeting with abuse survivors and comments in his first speech of the day were what many Chileans, incensed by years of abuse scandal and cover-up, were waiting for.
Pope asks forgiveness for ‘irreparable harm’ from sex abuse
By Peter Prengaman — January 16, 2018
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — He opened his visit to Chile by diving head-first into a scandal that has greatly hurt the Catholic Church's credibility here and cast a cloud over his visit.
Pope letter details concern over Chile bishop
By Yonat Shimron — January 11, 2018
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A confidential 2015 letter from Francis details the behind-the-scenes maneuvering by the Vatican and Chile's bishops to deal with the prelates connected to the disgraced Rev. Fernando Karadima.
