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Jean-Marc Turine & Bruno Tackels
We, survivors of abuse in a Jesuit school, speak out about decades of crimes, the lifelong harm we carry and our choice to testify publicly. We call for recognition, justice and concrete financial responsibility from church authorities and institutions that enabled silence.
Read moreLetter To The Pope 2/6
Francis
In 2024 and 2025 one of BASTA!’s founding members wrote several letters to Pope Francis after meeting him, urging real change instead of empty words. Unexpectedly the Pope replied in writing. BASTA! now publishes this correspondence in its entirety.
Read moreBASTA - Genesis
Francis
After meeting Pope Francis I wrote letters urging concrete action. Initial replies gave way to silence. Publishing the correspondence and hand-delivering a resignation request marked a turning point. In under two years we moved from cautious optimism to BASTA!, demanding accountability.
Read moreLetter To The Pope 1/6
Francis
In 2024 and 2025 I wrote letters to Pope Francis after meeting him, asking for real change. He replied in writing. In my first letter I thanked him and proposed evaluating the Belgian bishops’ handling of abuse through four points.
Read moreBASTA – Call to Action
Francis
We demand real justice: a state-run fund paid by the Church so no victim lives in poverty. Money must come before apologies. We urge church leaders, politicians and the public to act now, join us and refuse dialogue without reparations without reparations.
Read moreBASTA – Enough is Enough
Francis, Gabriel & Jean-Marc
We, survivors of church abuse in Belgium, recall ignored pleas, public accusations and failed justice. After complaints, immunity claims and stalled reforms we still strongly demand recognition, fair compensation and accountability, believing that promises from Rome remain largely unfulfilled.
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