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French Catholic church sex abuse: nearly 1,600 compensation claims since 2022.

Nearly 1,600 victims of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church have approached the National Independent Instance for Recognition and Reparation (Inirr) since 2022, according to a report unveiled on Tuesday.

Derain de Vaucresson said that on average, Inirr is approached by 10 people per month, with a peak earlier this year.

mediafaro.org/article/20250325

A silhouette of a crucifix and a stained glass window inside a Catholic Church. | AP - Gerald Herbert
RFi · French Catholic church sex abuse: nearly 1,600 compensation claims since 2022.By RFi

Child abuse priest to be released early. “But the judge, John Keller, whose online biography prominently lists his involvement with the Catholic Knights of Columbus organization and a local church, gave Wattigny just five years’ imprisonment…”
#CatholicChurch #ChildAbuse #LA #NewOrleans #Corruption #CSA
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/m

The Guardian · Clergy abuse survivor begs Louisiana not to release child molester: ‘It’s just not right’By Ramon Antonio Vargas