Situations of abuse of persons have occurred in the Church, by lay people, religious and priests. Fondacio strongly condemns these abuses, which are punishable by State justice and punished by the domestic law of the Catholic Church.
The President of Fondacio, François Prouteau, was present with about a hundred moderators, leaders or delegates of associations of the faithful and ecclesial movements, gathered in Rome on 13 June 2019 at the invitation of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life for an annual meeting on the theme "Prevention of sexual abuse: the commitment of associations and ecclesial movements".
They were invited to be more accountable and share best practices. The Prefect of the Dicastery, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, asked on this occasion that, in each association, a specific office be set up for this purpose for the elaboration of the necessary instruments and the training of competent persons.
Wishing to help and support people who, within the framework of Fondacio, would present themselves as victims or who would be brought to its attention as such, Fondacio has set up a reception unit within this office to endeavor to accompany them, as well as their entourage:
- In compliance with the law and any legal proceedings,
- In compliance with ecclesiastical rules and obligations,
- In order to move towards the truth of situations and responsibilities.
To contact the "victim-abuse" reception cell: victime-abus.accueil@fondacio.org
