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VATICAN CITY -- The apostolic nunciature in Chile announced that the Vatican has opened an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against retired Archbishop Bernardino Pinera Carvallo of La Serena, who is the uncle of Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.

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VATICAN CITY -- A specialized center at Chile's premier Catholic university can help the Catholic Church protect minors and vulnerable persons from the scourge of clerical sexual abuse, which has plagued the Catholic Church in the country and around the world, Pope Francis said.

]]> Vatican Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:44:32 -0400 Survivors hope Pope will act against 'epidemic' of abuse in the church /home/international/item/27294-survivors-hope-pope-will-act-against-epidemic-of-abuse-in-the-church /home/international/item/27294-survivors-hope-pope-will-act-against-epidemic-of-abuse-in-the-church ROME – Three Chilean abuse survivors who met with Pope Francis said his apology to them must be accompanied by concrete actions, not only against those who commit sexual abuse, but against those who cover it up.
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