VIOCED : Arzobispo de Santiago declara en caso de pederastia

A civil lawsuit accuses the Chilean Catholic Church of covering up sexual abuse by priest Fernando Caradima. Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati testified in court, expressing empathy for the victims but denying a cover-up. Victims demand $652,000 and a public apology. The Vatican found Caradima guilty in 2010, leading to a Church apology in 2011 for widespread abuse allegations.

What is the main accusation against the Chilean Catholic Church in the civil lawsuit?

• Financial mismanagement

• Covering up sexual abuse by a priest

• Discrimination against parishioners

• Unauthorized construction of churches

Who is Ricardo Ezzati in the context of the lawsuit?

• A Vatican official

• A victim of abuse

• A lawyer representing the victims

• The Archbishop of Santiago

What is the lawyer's criticism of the Church's apology?

• It was not delivered publicly

• It lacks acknowledgment of responsibility

• It was too late

• It was not sincere

What do the victims demand from the Church besides financial compensation?

• A Vatican investigation

• A new trial

• A public apology

• A change in Church leadership

What was Fernando Caradima's punishment by the Vatican?

• Excommunication

• Imprisonment

• Transfer to another parish

• Retirement to a life of prayer and penance