Pope Francis clashes with abuse survivors over bishop

Pope Francis has defended a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sex abuse, saying allegations against him are “calumny”. Abuse survivors accuse Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno of staying quiet after allegedly witnessing Fr Fernando Karadima abusing minors. Fr Karadima was later convicted, and sentenced by the Vatican to a life of penance and prayer. Juan Borros’s appointment as bishop drew large...

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