
Lyon, the birthplace of Abbé Pierre, founder of the Emmaus charity, will rename a plaza bearing his name following recent sexual assault allegations against him. The decision comes amid a wider reevaluation of tributes to Abbé Pierre across France.
The city of Lyon said Thursday in a statement that mayor Grégory Doucet decided “the name Abbé Pierre be removed from the public space” following the allegations of sexual assault committed by the priest.