Laurent Bacho
Laurent Bacho is a priest representing the Bétharram religious congregation, which has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of physical violence and sexual abuse within its institutions. In a recent press conference, he announced the establishment of an independent inquiry commission to investigate the widespread abuses and to gather testimonies from victims across various countries. Bacho emphasized the congregation's commitment to identifying the underlying causes of these issues and preventing future occurrences. Additionally, he revealed plans for the congregation to compensate victims of sexual violence perpetrated by laypersons, marking a significant step towards accountability and reconciliation.
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Laurent Bacho is a representative of the Bétharram congregation present at the press conference.
Affaire de Bétharram : l’évêque de Bayonne inaudible face à la colère des victimes de violences sexuelles
France· 2025-03-13
Father Laurent Bacho expressed his shock and disbelief at the 'massive' and 'unimaginable' facts committed at Bétharram.
Affaire de Bétharram : l’évêque de Bayonne exprime sa « honte » face aux violences, et sa « solidarité » avec les victimesFrance· 2025-03-13
Laurent Bacho, a priest and former regional vicar of the Bétharramites, expressed the congregation's deep sorrow for the suffering of the victims.
La congrégation des pères de Bétharram s’engage sur la voie d’une indemnisation large des victimesFrance· 2025-03-04Laurent Bacho, speaking on behalf of his colleagues, expressed feeling responsible for the suffering of the children who were devastated by the abuses.
Francia, abusi fisici e sessuali nel collegio cattolico di Bétharram: creato un fondo per risarcire le vittime
Italy· 2025-03-04
Laurent Bacho is a priest speaking on behalf of the Bétharram congregation regarding the launch of an independent inquiry into past abuses.
La congrégation religieuse de Bétharram va lancer une commission d’enquête indépendanteFrance· 2025-03-04