New Allegations of Abuse Emerge at French Catholic Schools as Investigations Deepen

Parliamentary and judicial probes uncover missing archives, recent incidents, and systemic failures in oversight, while victim testimonies continue to surface.

Two former students of Notre-Dame de Garaison have filed complaints for rape and aggravated sexual assault, with accusations also targeting the institution for complicity through concealment.
Over 150 complaints have been lodged against Notre-Dame de Bétharram staff, with parliamentary investigators uncovering missing archives and a 2024 incident of sexual violence between students.
Victim collectives from multiple institutions, including Saint-Dominique in Neuilly-sur-Seine, have reported decades of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse by staff.
Parliamentary investigators have highlighted significant gaps in state oversight and missing inspection records for private Catholic schools, complicating accountability efforts.
The Catholic Church and school administrations have pledged cooperation with authorities and expressed commitments to support victims, as hearings with victims and officials begin this week.