Original article: Más religión dentro de La Moneda: Gobierno de Kast habilita capilla evangélica permanente

Kast Administration Establishes Permanent Evangelical Chapel at La Moneda, Promoting Religious Presence in Government

The arrival of José Antonio Kast in the Presidency has led to a growing emphasis on religion within state institutions, particularly at the Palacio de La Moneda, where a permanent evangelical chapel has been installed.

Previously, this space was occupied by an office for the marketing team of the Communications Secretariat (Secom) during the term of former president Gabriel Boric, equipped with four desks, decorative plants, and a meeting area. Now, it features a radically different look: work tables and office equipment have been replaced by over twenty white-covered chairs arranged in rows, a central table serving as an altar, and a wooden cross prominently displayed on the wall.

The transformation of this workspace includes a trunk displaying the words «faith» and «intercession», with printed prayers distributed around the chapel, highlighting the new purpose of the area.

Video and photographic evidence obtained by The Clinic not only reveals the arrangement of the furniture but also showcases signage outside that clearly marks the area as a «chapel.»

On days when services are held, an additional sign requests “Silence, activity in progress”, intending to maintain the privacy of the ceremonies.

According to the aforementioned media, the evangelical services are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM, and records show that the fervor of these religious activities—including prayers, hymns, and applause—can be heard clearly in the halls of the Secom.

In light of these changes in such a historically significant government workspace, The Clinic inquired directly with the Kast administration about the rationale behind repurposing the marketing offices for religious use.

The Presidency not only confirmed the transformation but framed it as part of a policy for religious equity. Specifically, the official response was clear and direct: “A permanent space for evangelical worship has been established, just as Catholics have their chapel.”

*Images of the evangelical chapel in La Moneda: The Clinic.