Tag: Monsignor Juan Barros Osorno

• Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 07:53 UTC

  Pope Francis apologizes for remarks in Chile referred to Bishop Juan Barros

  

  Pope Francis has apologized for remarks he made last week in Chile defending a bishop accused of covering up sexual abuse. He said he realized his words hurt many, but repeated his belief that Chilean Bishop Juan Barros was innocent. Francis was speaking to journalists on board a plane flying back to Rome.

• Wednesday, October 7th 2015 - 06:11 UTC

  Chilean protestors strongly challenge Pope Francis over appointment of bishop

  

  Hundreds of protesters in Chile opposing the controversial appointment of a Santiago bishop, accused of being involved in a cover-up of sexual abuse, marched outside St Matthew’s Cathedral in Osorno, a day after supportive comments by Pope Francis were aired on Chilean television.