Another French prelate admits 'inappropriate acts'

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 18, 2022 12:02 am

STRASBOURG, France: A former French archbishop on Wednesday admitted to 'inappropriate acts' with a young adult woman several decades ago, with prosecutors later confirming they were investigating him for possible sex crimes.

The confession by Jean-Pierre Grallet, 81, deepens a gathering storm around the French Catholic Church that has been sparked by fresh revelations of sexual abuse by senior clergy.

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