Pope Francis Greets French Abuse Victims at Vatican
The people who met Pope Francis on Tuesday were victims of Brother Gabriel Girard, a member of the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel, who abused them in the 1960s and 1970s in France.
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French Abuse Report Authors Respond to Critics Who Challenged 330,000 Victims Estimate
The survey identified 171 victims of people connected with the Catholic Church, including 118 victims of abuse by clergy.
The Lessons of the Ongoing Crisis in the Church of France
The CIASE Report’s findings regarding sexual abuse and the resignation of the archbishop of Paris have highlighted the fragility of the historical institutions that constitute the West, according to Catholic philosopher Pierre Manent.
Pope Francis Tells France’s Catholic Bishops He’ll Meet Authors of Landmark Abuse Report
Bishop Blanchet, who attended the papal audience on Monday, announced on Dec. 10 that he would be selling his residence to raise funds for the compensation of abuse victims.
French Bishops’ Conference Spokeswoman Fired, After Criticism of Her Communication About the Report on Sexual Abuse
This news, confirmed Nov. 12, came only a few days after the conclusion of the French bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Lourdes.
‘This is a Moment of Shame’: Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow at French Abuse Report
Before entering the Paul VI Hall for his general audience, Pope Francis took a moment to pray with four French bishops for the victims of sexual abuse.
