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Church institutions in Hungary advance cooperation with Commission on child protection
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors continued its engagement with Church...
From Principles to Practice: Philippine Church Advances National Safeguarding Framework
MANILA — The Catholic Church in the Philippines is moving forward with the development of national...
Commission secretary proposes seven dimensions of a culture of care at Mexico safeguarding conference
MEXICO CITY— Mons. Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the...
Commission contributes to first safeguarding seminar for Vatican employees
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In Malawi, strengthening women in safeguarding, strengthening a generation
LILONGWE, Malawi — Women from Benga Parish in Lilongwe, Malawi, gathered from 17 to 19 September...
Commission’s Online Abuse Study Group examines growing threat of technology-facilitated child sexual abuse
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The Commission continues its work in the Philippines through close collaboration with local Church leadership.
Following high-level discussions with Philippine bishops, the Commission supported the development of national safeguarding guidelines during a four-day workshop in Manila, focusing on practical measures to protect minors and vulnerable persons.
These initiatives reflect a shared commitment to translating safeguarding principles into concrete action.
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Episode XV of Inside Safeguarding, the official podcast of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, is now available.
This month, we look at safeguarding developments across the Church, from the protection of minors and vulnerable adults in Vatican workplaces to women’s empowerment in Malawi, safeguarding in religious life, and the growing challenges posed by online abuse and artificial intelligence.
William Roberts speaks with Dr Susan Lynn Bissell, newly appointed member of the Commission, about her decades of work in child protection, the prevention of violence, emerging digital risks, and the role faith communities can play in strengthening the protection of children and families.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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Mons. Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, delivered the opening address at the Church’s National Safeguarding Conference in Mexico.
Highlighting the importance of shared responsibility, accountability and institutional change, he called for a culture of care rooted in every dimension of Church life.
“A global problem calls for global solutions,” he said, stressing the need for cooperation, survivor-centred approaches and stronger safeguarding practices, including in digital environments.
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Strengthening women, strengthening communities.
From 17 to 19 September, women from Benga Parish in Malawi gathered for a workshop on safeguarding, empowerment and catechesis.
Sr Theresa Nyadombo, Commission member and Regional Moderator for Africa, contributed to the sessions, emphasising shared responsibility for protecting children and vulnerable adults.
The workshop highlighted the vital role women play in fostering a culture of care and protection within families, parishes and communities.
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The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is taking part in the @hiltonfoundation’s Catholic Sisters Initiative Convening in Chicago from 14 to 16 October.
Mons. Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, Secretary of the Commission, and Commission official Claudia Giampietro will contribute to discussions on strengthening safeguarding in religious life and fostering a lasting culture of protection.
Ahead of the gathering, the delegation visited two community ministries supporting children, families and vulnerable communities through education, accompaniment and restorative justice.
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Episode XIV of Inside Safeguarding is now available.
This month, we look at the latest developments from across the Commission’s work and speak with Dr Stefano Mattei, Director of Policy and the Annual Report, ahead of the launch of the Third Annual Report on Church Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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Inside Safeguarding is the official podcast of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Here we bring you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture of accountability and care. For more information visit tutelaminorum.org
In the fifteenth episode of Inside Safeguarding, we explore how the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is working to strengthen safeguarding across diverse institutional and community settings, from the Vatican’s own workplaces to local communities in Africa, religious ministries in the United States and the rapidly evolving digital world.
In this episode, William Roberts looks at the Vatican’s first safeguarding seminar for its employees, an initiative empowering women to promote child protection in Malawi, and the Commission’s participation in the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s gathering on safeguarding in religious life in Chicago. We also examine the growing threats posed by online abuse and artificial intelligence, a key focus of the Commission’s recent Autumn Plenary Assembly. Roberts is then joined by Dr Susan Lynn Bissell, one of the Commission’s newest members and an internationally recognised child protection expert, to discuss her extensive experience with UNICEF and the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, the challenges of protecting children in the digital age, and the vital role faith communities can play in preventing violence and fostering safer environments.
Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights into the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, following the ongoing efforts to promote accountability, justice, and a culture of care across the global Church. For more information, visit tutelaminorum.va.
@TutelaMinorum's #InsideSafeguarding Episode 15: A conversation with Susan Bissell on inspiration and adversity in protecting children around the world. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wrobertspodcast/episodes/2026-10-28T06_20_54-07_00
“Survivors are not responsible for making reparation on behalf of the Church,” @TutelaMinorum secretary Mons. Ali gives opening address at Mexican Church National safeguarding conference. via @tutelaminorum
@TutelaMinorum in Malawi, strengthening women in safeguarding, strengthening a generation via @tutelaminorum
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