Emmaus Federation of Switzerland distances itself from Abbé Pierre

The Emmaus Federation of Switzerland has condemned the sexual abuses attributed to the late Abbé Pierre, a French Catholic priest who campaigned for the poor and homeless. The federation will no longer use his image, in a sign of solidarity with all victims, it said. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "Without denying the history of the Emmaus movement, the Federation condemns these unspeakable acts and distances itself from the figure of Abbé Pierre, its founder," said the Emmaus Federation of Switzerland in a press release on Monday, following an extraordinary general meeting held on October 15 in Bern. The federation stressed that it will no longer use Abbé Pierre's image or quotes in its communication material, "as a sign of solidarity with all victims of sexist and sexual violence". It invited its members to do the same. + Late French priest Abbé Pierre accused of sexual abuse, charities say The federation offered its unreserved support to the victims ...