Bishops’ Assembly in Lourdes, a meeting long awaited by abuse victims

FRANCE
La Croix International

November 2, 2018

By Céline Hoyeau

Event aims to raise the awareness of the entire episcopal body and initiate a process for joint work

It took many years, but their request was finally heard: Eight victims of sex abuses committed by clerics will be received by the bishops in Lourdes on Nov. 3, Day One of their Plenary Assembly.

“I hope we’re going to be able to look each other in the eye. May this meeting not be a conclusion, but the beginning of joint work to make the house safe.”

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