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April 11, 2018

Pope apologizes for 'serious mistakes' in judging Chilean abuse cases

In a letter to Chilean bishops, Pope Francis says he hopes to meet with Chilean sex abuse victims. "I apologize to all those who I have offended," he said.
VATICAN – In a letter to the bishops of Chile, Pope Francis apologized for underestimating the seriousness of the sexual abuse crisis in the country following a recent investigation into allegations concerning Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno.
Published in International
February 20, 2018

Ex-Chilean seminarian: Meeting with Vatican abuse investigator 'intense', 'hopeful'

Juan Cruz becomes emotional after speaking to reporters Feb. 17 following a meeting with Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, Italy, at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in New York City. Pope Francis asked Cardinal Scicluna to investigate allegations that Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, Chile, covered up allegations of abuse committed by his former mentor, Father Fernando Karadima. Cruz, a victim of Father Karadima's now living in Philadelphia, had written to Pope Francis in 2015 claiming that then-Father Barros was present when some of the abuse took place.
NEW YORK – A former Chilean seminarian who accused a current bishop of abuse cover-up met with a Vatican investigator and said he finally felt he had been heard.
Published in International
February 16, 2018

Editorial: Sex file bungled

A protest banner that says in Spanish, "Yes, Francis, here there is proof," hangs near the cathedral in Lima, Peru, Jan. 21. The banner protests Pope Francis' defense of Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, Chile, who is accused of protecting a priest the Vatican found guilty of sexual abuse of minors.

Few dossiers that cross the Pope’s desk are more challenging than the thick, sad file on sexual abuse. It’s a file Pope Francis inherited from his two predecessors and one he pledged to handle with urgency, compassion and transparency.

Published in Editorial