Scandals overshadow pope’s meetings in Chile
by Catherine MARCIANO Agence France-Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Catholic Pope Francis will hold a closely watched meeting with members…
7 years ago
South America
Pope voices nuclear war concerns as he begins Latin America trip
by Catherine MARCIANO Agence France-Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) - Pope Francis admitted Monday he was frightened by the prospect of an accidental…
7 years ago
Several dead in operation to arrest Venezuela pilot
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) - Several people, including two police officers, were killed in an operation to capture a helicopter pilot who bombed Venezuela's Supreme…
7 years ago
Pope begins Latin America visit in Chile amid Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandals
by Miguel Sanchez Agence France Presse Santiago, Chile (AFP) -- Pope Francis arrives in Santiago on Monday at the…
7 years ago
Two dead in Peru after 7.3-magnitude quake
LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook southern Peru on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring…
7 years ago
Four killed in Venezuela food looting violence: opposition
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Four people were killed and 15 injured on Thursday in violence linked to food looting in…
7 years ago
Thousands call for Peru leader to step down over Fujimori pardon
by Carlos Mandujano Agence France Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Thousands of Peruvians took to the streets nationwide on Thursday…
7 years ago
Catholic Pope Francis mum about Chile clergy sex abuse scandals in video message ahead of visit
(Eagle News) -- Catholic Church’s Pope Francis did not address directly the controversial sex abuse scandals confronting at least…
7 years ago
Vatican takes over scandal-hit Catholic group in Peru
By Agence France Presse VATICAN CITY (AFP) -- The Vatican has taken control of a Catholic movement in Peru…
7 years ago
Teen shot dead in food truck looting in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- A 19-year-old Venezuelan was shot dead Wednesday when hundreds of people looted trucks carrying flour and…
7 years ago
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