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 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.
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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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‘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.
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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.
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As a criminal prosecution looms, the Vatican takes control of Catholic movement in Peru
The Vatican said Francis had followed the saga of the Sodalitium of Christian Life for years and was “particularly concerned about the seriousness of information about the internal regime, the training and financial management.”
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Temporary status recipients from El Salvador scramble to find a way to remain in the United States
Nearly 200,000 Salvadorans in the U.S., set to lose Temporary Protected Status, are looking for other options to avoid being sent to a country plagued by gang violence.
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In Chile and Peru, Pope Francis will see Latin America’s migrant crisis
Spiraling inflation, a shortage of necessities such as food and medicine, and high crime rates have driven hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans to seek better opportunities in other countries.