In 1965, a letter had already accused him in Grenoble

It was revealed on Sunday that the testimony against Father Pierre was handed over to the Grenoble diocese in 1965. Dauphiné LibertéBishop M of Grenoble-Vienne said in an interview^Gru Jean-Marc Eychenne revealed that a letter from the Capuchins (to which Father Pierre briefly belonged) involved the testimony of a woman.

“We hope that the justice system and Emmaus investigators will have access to our files,” M.^Gru Jean-Marc Eichen. “No problem. On the other hand, from a legal point of view, since this person is named, I cannot give this letter to the media or the association. We must respect the privacy of potential victims, their families and beneficiaries. »

“Facing reality”

Bishop claims no “answers” found in archives in detail » Nor is it about “the possible follow-up to this matter”. He insists on “admiration” for “those who speak out”, “because if we fail to face reality, even in distant times, we risk starting over again”.

In mid-July, Emma Oss and the Abbé-Pierre Foundation revealed Allegations of violence and sexual assault The crime was allegedly committed by a church figure who died in 2007 and had long been a beloved figure among the French.

A large number of sexual assault testimonies

According to an independent report released on July 17 by the Emmaus and Father Pierre Foundation, Father Pierre was accused by seven women of sexual abuse between the late 1970s and 2005. Worship Figureknown for his fight against poverty, exclusion and poor housing.

At the end of July, As we told youabout ten new reports were published on the “Egaé” platform dedicated to collecting statements from possible victims.