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Abuse in the Church

15 August

Sexual Abuse in the Church: interview with Marie-Jo Thiel

Interview realized by the Canadian Religious Conference with Marie-Jo Thiel about her work concerning the sexual abuse in the Church.

25 April

Joint statement of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and the Canadian Religious Conference (CRC)

The news story produced by ARTE entitled Religieuses abusées – L’autre scandale de l’Église, to be broadcast in the Les Grands Reportages series on RDI 25 and 26 April 2019, presents facts and allegations concerning the reality of triple abuse – sexual, conscience and power – and financial intimidation committed by clergy against women religious. This is a worldwide tragedy acknowledged by Pope Francis and the International Union of Women Superiors General.

25 October

Statement on the sexual abuse and the protection of minors in the catholic church in Canada

Following tragic revelations of sexual assaults on children committed by clergy and members of religious institutes, the Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) expresses its indignation and sorrow. The Conference hopes that the truth be made known concerning these gravely serious crimes in order that there be justice for victims.