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Catholic Church in Chile

5 reports indexed, newest first.

March 2019

  1. Pope accepts resignation of Santiago Cardinal Ezzati amid cover-up probe

    Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati stepped down as archbishop of Santiago while under investigation by Chilean prosecutors for alleged cover-up, which he denied.

    Investigation Catholic Church abuse crisis (worldwide)Chile, SantiagoReported by Crux

June 2018

  1. Pope accepts resignations of Barros and two other Chilean bishops

    Francis accepted the first three resignations, including that of Bishop Barros of Osorno.

    Policy change Catholic Church abuse crisis (worldwide)Chile, Los LagosReported by Los Angeles Times

May 2018

  1. All of Chile's bishops offer their resignations

    Following meetings with the pope in Rome, all 34 active Chilean bishops tendered their resignations over abuse and cover-up.

    Policy change Catholic Church abuse crisis (worldwide)Vatican City, Vatican CityReported by The Guardian

March 2015

  1. Protests erupt over installation of Bishop Juan Barros in Osorno

    Protesters disrupted the installation of Barros, a Karadima protégé whom survivors accused of witnessing and covering up abuse, which he denied.

    Allegation Catholic Church abuse crisis (worldwide)Chile, Los LagosReported by The New York Times

June 2011

  1. Vatican rejects Karadima appeal and upholds sanctions

    The Vatican denied Fernando Karadima's appeal, maintaining its finding that he abused minors and ordering him to a life of prayer and penance.

    Verdict Catholic Church abuse crisis (worldwide)Chile, SantiagoReported by La Tercera