Pope Francis In Chile

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  Outrage Over Church's Handling Of Sex Abuse Scandals Justified, Says Pope

  Pope Francis said on Tuesday that young people around the world were right to feel outrage at the Roman Catholic Church's handling of its sexual abuse scandals as it grapples with a wave of new cases in countries including Chile and Germany

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  Chilean Sexual Abuse Survivor Demands Thorough Vatican Investigation

  A Chilean survivor of clerical sexual abuse who is the key witness in the case of a bishop accused of covering it up says a Vatican investigation must be rigorous and fair if the church is to salvage its reputation on the issue.

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  First-Ever Marriage Performed On Papal Plane By Pope Himself. Details Here

  Pope Francis married a couple of airline employees aboard the papal plane as it flew over Chile on the third day of his South American trip.

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  Pope Francis Meets Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse In Chile, "Cries With Them"

  Pope Francis on Tuesday met with a small group of victims of child sexual abuse by priests in Chile, the Vatican said, adding that he "listened, prayed and cried with them".

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  Pope Francis Expresses 'Pain' And 'Shame' Over Abuse Scandal In Chile

  Pope Francis on Tuesday expressed his "pain" and "shame" over child sexual abuse scandals that have rocked the church in Chile, as he made his first speech during a visit to the South American country.

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  Pope Francis Defends Appointment of Bishop Accused of Protecting Priest

  Pope Francis called critics protesting the appointment of a new bishop in Chile, who has been accused of covering up sexual abuse crimes committed by priests, "lefties" in a video message Saturday.