French Protestant Church Joins Catholic Commission on Sexual Abuse Accountability
The Église protestante unie de France has joined the Catholic Church’s commission focused on recognizing and addressing sexual abuse by clergy. Emmanuelle Seyboldt, president of the Protestant Church, expressed a commitment to acknowledging abuses within Protestant communities. Victims have reported their experiences, citing feelings of relief and gratitude for being heard. Seyboldt condemned the culture of silence surrounding these issues and emphasized the need for other Protestant churches to join efforts for accountability and healing.