Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Some 3,000 paedophiles in French Catholic Church since 1950: probe

French bishop says protecting minors from sexual abuse 'absolute priority' for Catholic Church

Some 3,000 paedophiles have operated inside the French Catholic Church since 1950, the head of an independent commission investigating the scandal told AFP days ahead of the release of its report. The commission’s research uncovered between 2,900 and 3,200 paedophile priests or other members of the church, said Jean-Marc Sauve, adding that it was “a … Read more