Chile–Holy See relations is the official relationship between Chile and the Vatican. The relationship is deemed to be very good and strong, as Chile is a majority Catholic country. The Vatican has an Apostolic nunciature in Santiago and Chile has an embassy in Rome.
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History and current state relations
editWith its background as a Christian country, Chile has an easier relationship with the Vatican. The two states established relations in the 1940s, and the Vatican still holds significant influence among Chileans.[1]
Since the 21st century, Chile and the Holy See have increased their relations in religious cooperation, described as "excellent" by both Chile and the Holy See delegations.[2]
Recently, the Holy See has played a role on urging Chilean authorities to investigate Chilean archbishops accused for nun and human abuses.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Andes, Stephen J. C. (January 2015). "Vatican Foreign Relations with Latin America since Independence". Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Latin American History.
- ^ "Vatican Official in Chile: State of Bilateral Relations is Excellent". 13 December 2011.
- ^ "Pope and Chilean president discuss "painful scourge of abuse of minors" - Vatican News". 13 October 2018.