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.
Sexual Abuse
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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 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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The Editors: The Work of the Women’s March Remains Undone
The march’s rallying call last January became even more poignant in the year that followed.
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Pope letter details concern over Chile bishop
Some of Karadima’s victims say Barros and other Karadima-trained bishops witnessed and tolerated Karadima’s abuse
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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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What’s the biggest obstacle to addressing a culture of sexual harassment?
When asked if they had experienced sexual harassment, 89 percent of all respondents to our recent survey answered yes, while 76 percent told America that they had seen someone else experience harassment. Ninety-seven percent of women who responded said that they had experienced sexual harassment first hand. “Sexual harassment is so commonplace in its different […]
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The Editors: Pope Francis needs to restore trust in response to sex abuse crisis
While Cardinal Law’s funeral is held at St. Peter’s, the church is still waiting for the formal renewal of the pope’s sex abuse commission. More transparency is needed to build trust in the church’s commitment to reform.