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French prosecutors drop probe into Abbé Pierre sexual abuse claims

Despite sexual abuse allegations against the French homeless charity founder Abbé Pierre, no criminal investigation will proceed due to statutes of limitation following his death in 2007.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 5, 2025

French bishops seek Abbé Pierre inquiry as fresh abuse claims emerge

The head of France's Catholic bishops has called for a judicial investigation into Abbé Pierre following fresh allegations of sexual abuse against the priest and founder of the Emmaüs charity, who died in 2007.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2025

How the Abbé Pierre Foundation and Emmaüs can overcome their founder’s cumbersome legacy

On July 17, 2024, a press release from the associations Emmaüs France, Emmaüs International and the Abbé Pierre Foundation sent shockwaves through the public. It reported the release of an independent report authored by the Egaé group, a company specialising in gender equality, workplace discrimination and violence. The investigation unveiled the…

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2024

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French charity turns its back on founding father accused of sexual abuse

The French charity Emmaus has taken steps to distance itself from its founder, the late Abbé Pierre, following serious new allegations of sexual abuse. An investigation by French public radio found uncovered that the once venerated priest attempted to silence his critics.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2024

France reels from new sex abuse allegations against Emmaus charity founder Abbé Pierre

Charities set up by France’s most famous Catholic priest, Abbé Pierre, are distancing themselves from their founder following a fresh wave of sexual assault allegations against a man once best known for his fight against homelessness and poverty. Emmaus International – which has more than 400 organisations worldwide – announced…

France 24 · Sep 10, 2024

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