The Archbishopric of Santiago referred regarding to the declarations of Fernando Karadima, who has denied all the sexual assaults which has been imputed against him.

In addition the priest denied to have being sanctioned by the Church before the situation was turned public, as the Catholic Church assured.

As a result, through a statement, the Archbishopric lamented Karadima’s declaration and pointed out that “this was a privileged moment to recognize sincerely, humble and under his sole responsibility the committed crimes”.