CHILE
BBC News
February 20, 2018
A Vatican cleric leading investigations into sexual abuse has started hearing testimony from victims in Chile.
Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta is looking into accusations that a bishop appointed by Pope Francis in 2015 covered up crimes against children.
The pontiff sparked controversy by saying during a visit to the country last month there was no evidence against Bishop Juan Barros.
Pope Francis apologised and asked the archbishop to investigate the claims.
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