Approximately 216,000 children and young people in France have been victims of sexual abuse since the 1950s. If we include the facilities operated by the Catholic Church, it is even estimated that there were up to 330,000 victims. This was announced by Jean-Marc-Sauvé, chairman of the Independent Commission on Abuse in the Church (CIASE).
80 percent of the victims were between the ages of 10 and 13. 20 percent were girls in different age groups. Almost a third of the cases involved rape.
“The numbers are staggering and cannot go unnoticed,” said Sauvé. The victims experienced suffering, isolation, shame and guilt. Many of them suffer the consequences even after years.
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Nuns were abused by girls with crucifixes
As he states now British Daily Mail, nuns used crucifixes to rape girls. One victim testified that she was abused when she was 11 years old. Although the girl talked to her parents about the incident, they refused to believe her. The abuse lasted another year! “I was a gift to this nun because she knew very well that there was no risk.” quoted the British newspaper as a victim.
In two-thirds of the cases, clerics are charged in this study. Since 1950, 2,900 to 3,200 clergy have been identified as perpetrators. According to family and circle of friends, the Catholic Church in France is the place with the highest risk of abuse, the study said.
Source: SITA / Tiziana Fabi, Pool via AP
Pope Francis is ashamed
“This is an hour of shame” – this is how Pope Francis of Rome responded to the report on child abuse in France. His thoughts are primarily with the victims. He feels great sadness for their injuries and gratitude for their courage.
The Pope’s shocking words after the operation: I am still alive, even though some wanted my death!
Presenting a report that was eagerly awaited in France, the founder of the “La Parole Libérée” association warned the church: “You have to pay for all these crimes.” It will be billions of dollars. The French Bishops’ Conference announced the consequences. “In the face of so many broken, often ruined lives, we are ashamed and infuriated,” said Archbishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort. All necessary measures will be taken to ensure that a similar scandal does not recur. Measures should be taken at the November meeting of church bodies.
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