Bétharram Survivor Appeals to Pope Leo XIV: "If You Are Ashamed, Say So"

Lestelle-Bétharram - 08/08/2026: With an urgent appeal to Pope Leo XIV, survivors of the abuse scandal at the Catholic school Notre-Dame de Bétharram have once again called for a clear statement from the head of the Church. According to Franceinfo, Pascal Gélie, a member of the largest victims' collective, urged the Pope to publicly state his position on the reported sexual assaults within the Church.Gélie's words are addressed to a man whose voice could mean more to many former pupils than a formal response from Rome. If the Pope feels ...