Catholic priest André Gouzes implicated by the testimony of the mother of a victim and promoted to the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honor in 2006, is under investigation for rape, AFP revealed.
According to the report, the reputable catholic priest André Gouzes of the Catholic Order of Dominicans is under investigation for sexual assault and rape of a minor under 15, according to information obtained from the Rodez prosecutor on Monday.
“I was seized after a report from the Dominican Brothers at the end of November 2021,” said public prosecutor Olivier Naboulet.
Catholic priest André Gouzes implicated by the testimony of the mother of a victim, was promoted to the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honor in 2006, according to information obtained from concordant sources, confirming information from the daily La Croix. This 78-year-old priest was known for his musical creations.
“The facts took place in the mid-2000s, on a young boy under 15,” said the prosecutor.
Testimonials soon to be collected
The order of Preachers of the province of Toulouse, a Dominican congregation, had issued a press release on May 5, calling for the transmission of testimonies to them about similar facts.
On May 30 and 31, representatives of the Recognition and Reparations Commission will travel to Toulouse to collect these testimonies.
“The commission will receive anyone who comes to it,” said Brother Pavel Syssoev, prior of the convent of Marseille, to AFP.