It's not clear if reporters turn to these lists because they're valuable or because there just isn't enough news this time of year to fill pages and broadcasts.
Suffering is a very close companion of humanity, and there will always be journalists who do a better or worse job of telling those stories. But how can we do this better?
41.6% of Chilean youth consider Catholic priests to be a danger, and one bishop's statement in a high-profile rape case gives them reason to be concerned.
Chile celebrated 201 years of independence on Sept. 18, and the political opposition took advantage of the day's traditional national thanksgiving service to make an unusual protest.
Chile celebró el 18 de septiembre 201 años de independencia. Y un acto ecuménico de acción de gracias fue aprovechado por los partidos opositores como protesta.