Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed to launch a joint bid to host the World Cup in 2030, it has been confirmed…
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158 Chilean Catholic Church members investigated over sexual abuse
Another Chilean priest is suspended amid pedophilia inquiry
Another Chilean priest has been suspended from his official duties as the archdiocese of Santiago investigates pedophilia allegations against him, in the latest abuse scandal to strike the Chilean church. The priest, Jorge Laplagne, who presided over two parishes in residential parts of Santiago, allegedly abused a child 13 years ago, the archdiocese said in […] …
Pope accepts resignation of two more Chilean bishops after sex scandal
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of two more Chilean bishops following a child sex abuse scandal that has gripped the Latin American nation.
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Papal audience for victims of paedophile priest
Three victims of a Chilean paedophile priest on Friday began a visit to the Vatican with one having a private audience with Pope Francis. Jose Andres Murillo was granted the first audience with the pontiff, while his fellow victims will meet with Francis over the weekend. Murillo, who hoped the audiences would “bear fruit quickly” […] …
Strong 6.2-magnitude quake shakes Chile
Conservative billionaire Pinera sworn in as president of Chile
Billionaire sworn in as Chile President
Conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera was sworn in Sunday to his second term as president of Chile, replacing socialist Michelle Bachelet in the office for the second time in eight years. An emotional Bachelet helped Pinera put on the sash of office, gave him a kiss and then left the Congress with members of her government. […] …