In France, 150 streets, avenues, squares and schools bear the name of Abbé Pierre. The cleric, who died in 2007, has long been the favorite personality of the French. Defender of the homeless, untouchable figure of solidarity. Since the revelations of sexual assault (around twenty women have come out of silence), many municipalities have decided to demolish a statue or rename places. In Courbevoie, northwest of Paris, the process is underway.
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