Bishop Juan Barros Archives

Church in Chile ‘shocked,’ ‘perplexed’ over abuse crisis, locals say

May 18, 2019

The Catholic Church’s standing in Chile right now is taking an historic beating.

Chilean cardinal confirms exit from Pope Francis’s advisory body

Nov 15, 2018

A Chilean cardinal who has been at the center of the country’s clerical sexual abuse crisis acknowledged on Wednesday that he’s no longer a member of the council of nine cardinals.

By Inés San Martín

Alongside Francis the Simple, there’s also Francis the Stubborn

Sep 21, 2018

The last month has brought four classic illustrations that in addition to being simple, Pope Francis can also be stubborn.

By John L. Allen Jr.

As Pope ponders Chile, criminal prosecutors charge full steam ahead

Sep 15, 2018

Pope Francis may be pondering his choices in Chile, but the local criminal justice system is charging full steam ahead.

By Inés San Martín

As Vatican stays mum, three bishops in Chile hauled in over cover-up allegations

Sep 10, 2018

Though the Vatican has had no comment, thee bishops in Chile have been subpoenaed to testify in Chile for their alleged roles in covering up abuse allegations.

By Inés San Martín

Chile prosecutors question bishop in clerical abuse scandal

Sep 7, 2018

Prosecutors questioned Roman Catholic bishop emeritus Juan Barros as part of an investigation into sex abuse allegations against a former Chilean military chaplain.

By Associated Press

Top Chilean cardinal says Church’s ‘crimes’ feed a ‘climate of tension’

Aug 31, 2018

A top Chilean cardinal who’s been summoned by civil prosecutors to testify over allegations that he covered up clerical sexual abuse has told the priests of his archdiocese that the “crimes” of the Church have contributed to a “climate of tension” being lived in the country.

By Inés San Martín

Chile bishop resists giving abuse report to prosecutors

Jul 20, 2018

The head of the Chilean Roman Catholic Church’s abuse prevention committee says he will not deliver a report on sex abuse committed by priests against minors to Chile’s attorney general.

By Associated Press