US EditionBook claims Vatican knew French charity icon accused of abuse from 1950s
- A book published Thursday alleges the Vatican knew of accusations against Abbe Pierre dating back to the 1950s.
- These allegations surfaced after journalists gained access to the declassified Vatican archives from 1939-1958, declassified in 2020.
- The accusations against cleric Abbe Pierre include sexual abuse allegations from more than 30 people between 1950 and 2000.
- A priest informed the Holy See in 1955 that Abbe Pierre had done "immoral things" during a U.S. Visit, according to archives.
- Although the Conference of Bishops asked for an investigation, no judicial procedure was initiated, impacting Abbe Pierre's reputation.
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Book claims Vatican knew French charity icon accused of abuse from 1950s
The authors of a book published Thursday said the Vatican knew about sexual abuse allegations against French charity icon Abbe Pierre as early as the 1950s. The Catholic cleric -- who founded the Emmaus charity which is now present in over 40 countries -- was widely praised for his work for the poverty-stricken and homeless
Father Peter's case The Vatican was aware of "immoral charges" as early as 1955.
The Vatican was aware "as early as autumn 1955" of the actions of Father Peter, who was accused of sexual assault, according to a book-investigation to be published Thursday in France, which is based on archives of the Holy See.
Charges against Abbé Pierre: the Vatican knows as early as "the autumn of 1955", according to a book investigation
"Abbe Peter, the factory of a saint", a book to be published this Thursday, shows that the Holy See had known for decades of "the dangerousness" of the man of the French Church accused of sexual assaults.
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