Pope Francis has named Mgr. Andrés Gabriel Ferrada Moreira, a priest from Chile who testified against a mentor who sexually abused numerous boys, as the new secretary of Congregation for the Clergy. The appointment of Archbishop-elect Ferrada signifies a much greater recognition than the Chilean’s recent work at the Vatican. He was one of the Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Chilean clergy abuse’
Priest who denounced Chile’s most notorious sex abuser gets key Vatican post
Monday, September 13th, 2021Chilean court rules archdiocese liable in covering up abuse
Thursday, October 25th, 2018
A Chilean court has ruled the Archdiocese of Santiago prevented a thorough investigation into sexual abuses committed by a former priest, Fernando Karadima. Survivors believe they have won a major victory in their quest for justice as the original lawsuit they brought before the court was dismissed five years ago. However, new evidence obtained from Read more
Pope writes to Catholics in Chile about clergy sex abuse
Monday, June 11th, 2018
Pope Francis has written a letter to Catholics in Chile about the church’s response to clergy sex abuse victims. Addressing the eight-page letter to the “People of God” in Chile, Francis thanked survivors for their “courageous perseverance” for speaking out. He said he is ashamed of the Church’s failure to listen to victims, and urged Read more
The failings of the Chilean Church
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
The Chilean bishops announced their collective resignation last Friday following a series of sex abuse cases that have shaken the church. But far from ending the crisis, the decision heralds the beginning of a long rebuilding process in which Pope Francis will have a free hand to choose their successors. After their week in Rome, Read more
Pope admitted “I was part of the problem”
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018The Pope admitted he “was part of the problem,” to one of the three Chilean clergy abuse survivors he invited to visit him at the Vatican. “I caused this, and I apologize to you,” he is reported to have said. The survivors have urged Pope Francis to transform his apology for having discredited them into Read more