Father Ernesto Cavassa was provincial of the Jesuits in Peru from 1998 to 2004, and president of the Conference of Latin American Jesuit Provincials from 2005 to 2012.
Vatican Dispatch
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In Iquique, Pope Francis calls on Chileans to show hospitality to immigrants
“There is no Christian joy when doors are closed; there is no Christian joy when others are made to feel unwanted,” the pope said.
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‘This is calumny’: Pope Francis defends Bishop Barros against charges he knew of sexual abuse
Many in Chile opposed Francis’ appointment of Msgr. Barros as bishop because he is known to have belonged to the inner circle of a priest accused of abuse.
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In the land of the Mapuche, Pope Francis calls on indigenous peoples to say ‘no’ to violence
Pope Francis appealed to the Mapuche, who have suffered “great injustices,” to totally reject violence “which can make a just cause turn into a lie.”
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Pope Francis weeps with victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile
Pope Francis dove head-first into Chile’s sex abuse scandal on his first full day in Santiago.
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Pope Francis urges a transfigured church in Chile as harm from abuse crisis persists
Francis focused for the second time today during his visit to Chile on the abuse scandal that has rocked the Chilean church. “I know the pain resulting from cases of abuse of minors, and I am attentive to what you are doing to respond to this great and painful evil,” he said.
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Pope Francis asks forgiveness for “irreparable damage” caused by clergy sex abuse in Chile
“It is right to ask for forgiveness,” the pope said, “and make every effort to support the victims.”
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Pope Francis: “I am truly afraid” of nuclear war.
“We are at the limit,” the pope said on the flight from Rome to Chile. “An accident is sufficient.”
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‘I hope Chileans will listen,’ says former colleague as Pope Francis begins Latin American visit
The issues that most concern the Chileans coincide with many of the messages of the pope, for example, the problem of the indigenous community, the problems of migrant people, care for the environment.
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Pope Francis is heading to Chile and Peru. Here’s what to look for.
Pope Francis will set out on his 22nd foreign trip on Jan. 15.