The couple said, “I do” Thursday morning after telling Francis that they had been married in a civil service in 2010.
Latin America
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
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.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
‘No one can replace a mother,’ Chilean inmate tells Pope Francis
Pope Francis has visited other prisons, but this was the first time on his travels as pope that he visited one just for women. He was greeted by women standing with their babies in their arms.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
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.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
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 in Chile: The Beatitudes make us builders of peace
Pope Francis began his first Apostolic Visit to Chile and Peru on January 15, 2018. He addressed the issue of nuclear war, asked for forgiveness for clerical sexual abuse and urged the faithful to be a people of peace.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
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.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
‘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.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Review: ‘Vazante’ offers a look into the history of slavery in Latin America
“Vazante,” Daniela Thomas’ directorial debut, offers a look into Brazil’s history and cultural identity.