Juan Barros was greeted by screams, and even shots in his own church Osorno after ordination.
An angry crowd as it accuses him of concealing pedophile abuse by a priest sanctioned by the Vatican. Hundreds of black-clad faithful demanded his immediate resignation. If other worshipers wearing white and in favor of the bishop were also present, it is in black who are the most vocal up to try to prevent the sermon and disrupt the mass.
Outside, the cabal has continued under heavy police security.
Although he did not himself been accused, at least three victims of sexual abuse say that he was present when they were attacked by the Reverend Fernando Kardima in the 1980s and 1990s.
Despite the controversy, Pope Francis has confirmed the appointment of the bishop.
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