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GwenChilean Priest Christian Precht Expelled From Priesthood by Pope Francis Amid Abuse Scandal
The Vatican has removed Cristian Precht from the priesthood, the most severe penalty available against a Catholic cleric. The decision, announced by the Archdiocese of Santiago, comes amid...
Chilean Report Describes Money-for-Miracles Practices at Universal Church Temples, Citing Limited State Oversight
The Chilean outlet CIPER, through reporter Rodrigo Soberanes, spent a month observing how the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD) offers miracles in exchange for money...
Chilean police raid Jesuit office in Santiago, Chile, over case of accused priest Felipe Berríos
Chilean authorities raided a Jesuit office in Santiago to obtain documentation on the case of progressive priest Felipe Berríos, who has been accused of sexually abusing seven women....
Universal Church in Santiago, Chile, Plans New Cathedral Costing More Than US$6 Million
A Sunday service at the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD) in Santiago, Chile, drew a crowd of about 400 people on November 22, the most...
Evangelical Church of Santiago Ordered to Comply with Noise Limits to Avoid Environmental Pollution Violations (Santiago, Chile)
The Evangelical Church of Santiago, specifically the Ministry of the Evangelical Crusader Power, has been ordered by the Fourth Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Santiago to...
A look back at centennial celebrations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South America
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addressed a centennial celebration in Santiago, Chile, in June 2025. The event, attended by 4,000 in person...
Chilean Court Orders Roman Catholic Church to Compensate Three Victims of Sexual Assault by Priest Caradima
The Chilean Court of Appeal ruled on September 27 that the Roman Catholic Church must compensate three victims of sexual assault by Father Caradima, awarding each approximately US$150,000....
Bishop Macedo’s Inauguration Speech at Chilean Cathedral Leaves Attendee with Unique Spiritual Experience
I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to actively participate in the design, construction and inauguration of the Cathedral. On Sunday, May 1st, I was present at the inauguration meeting...
Pope Defends Bishop Linked to Paedophilia Case Amid Chilean Protest
Pope Francis faced renewed scrutiny during his visit to Chile as he defended Bishop Juan Barros, whose name had been linked to a sexual abuse case involving a...
