Pope Francis says Vatican knew for years about Abbé Pierre's sexual assaults and legacy

Pope Francis has condemned the conduct of Abbé Pierre, a Catholic priest and founder of the Emmaus Community, as a "crime and disgrace". Abbé Pierre's reputation has been tarnished by 17 new claims of sexual misconduct, revealed by Emmaus International. The allegations have destroyed his image as a symbol of virtue in France, where he was once voted the third-greatest French person of all time. A total of 24 women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Abbé Pierre, who was a prominent campaigner for the homeless and a beloved public figure in France.