Catholic Church sexual abuse cases in France

The Catholic Church sexual abuse cases in France refer to allegations and proven incidents of clergy members of the Roman Catholic Church in France sexually abusing minors under their care or authority. These cases are considered as part of the broader global Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal. The issue gained wider attention in the country after the revelation of several high-profile cases in the early 2000s. Investigations have revealed that thousands of children were victims of sexual abuse by priests, deacons, and other church officials over several decades. Despite numerous efforts by the church leadership to address these issues, survivor groups and advocates continue to call for greater transparency, accountability, and reparation for the victims.