Overview

• The total number of complaints in the Notre-Dame de Bétharram abuse case has risen to 200, with 48 new filings submitted on April 2, 2025.
• Only two complaints remain actionable due to statutes of limitations, leading to the indictment of a former supervisor for sexual assault and rape of minors.
• The allegations involve 31 perpetrators, including clergy, teachers, and lay staff, with nearly 90 complaints citing sexual violence.
• The scandal has catalyzed a broader movement, with new victim collectives forming and similar allegations emerging from other Catholic schools across France.
• Judicial and parliamentary investigations are ongoing, with demands for systemic reforms and stricter oversight of private educational institutions.