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French Bishops Postpone Support System for Sexual Abuse Victims
The French Bishops' Conference postpones the launch of a support system for adult victims of sexual abuse, citing ongoing debate about implementation details. They express remorse for past failures and commit to preventing future abuse.
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France
JusticeHuman Rights ViolationsFranceGender IssuesCatholic ChurchSexual AbuseDelaySupport System
Conference Of French Bishops (Cef)Catholic Church
Eric De Moulins-BeaufortAbbé PierrePope Francis
- What has been the reaction to the delay in implementing this support system?
- The delay in implementing the support system has caused disappointment for some victims, but the Bishops' Conference has assured them of their commitment to proceeding.
- What are the possible options being considered for the structure of the support system?
- Two options are being considered for the support system: a centralized, single body or decentralized bodies within each ecclesiastical province. The choice will be made at their next meeting.
- How has the Conference of French Bishops addressed past failures in handling sexual abuse within the Church?
- Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, president of the Conference of French Bishops, expressed remorse for past failures to address sexual abuse adequately and reiterated their commitment to ensuring such incidents are prevented in the future.
- What approach is the Conference of French Bishops taking in regards to legal actions related to sexual abuse cases?
- The Bishops' Conference emphasized that the primary avenue for addressing cases should be through the French justice system, with recourse to church justice only when necessary. Restorative justice is considered but also acknowledged to have drawbacks.
- What decision was made regarding the support system for adult victims of sexual abuse at the recent French Bishops' Conference?
- The French Bishops' Conference has postponed the presentation of a support system for adult victims of sexual abuse to their next meeting in March. While the principle of the system is agreed upon, the implementation details require further discussion.