FRANCE
La Croix
September 5, 2018
By Mélinée Le Priol
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon stands accused of leaving a priest in contact with children, knowing he had a history of sexual assault
On Aug. 3, new legislation about sexual violence and harassment was introduced in France that amended the country’s penal code. It toughened penalties for not reporting such crimes.
This could have a bearing on the trial of Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon on charges that he covered up for a known pedophile. The trial is due to start on Jan. 7.
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