Two Brittany Priests Suspended Following Preliminary Rape Investigation

Two women have accused priests from Loudéac's pastoral zone of inappropriate behavior, prompting legal and church actions.

A preliminary investigation for rape has been launched by the Saint-Brieuc prosecutor's office after a formal complaint from one of the accusers, both of whom are adult women.
The allegations involve two priests from the Loudéac pastoral zone in the Côtes-d’Armor region, who were suspended from all ministry roles by their bishop.
The bishop of Saint-Brieuc and Tréguier, Monseigneur Denis Moutel, reported the accusations to authorities and expressed his commitment to uncovering the truth.
The priests have been asked to step back from their duties to allow the investigation to proceed without interference, though they remain presumed innocent at this stage.
Parishioners in the affected community have expressed shock and uncertainty about the situation, with some recalling past interactions with the accused clergy.