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.

With 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.

[2] Recently, the Holy See has played a role on urging Chilean authorities to investigate Chilean archbishops accused for nun and human abuses.