“A Culture of Protection Is Never Built in a Single Season”: Commission Visits Tangaza University

“Prevention that begins after ordination begins late. Prevention that begins in formation shapes a person before the habits of authority have hardened.” — Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera 

commission attends global gathering of women religious in tanzania

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors took part in two sessions at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Catholic Sisters Initiative Convening in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 12 June, contributing to international discussions on safeguarding culture and presenting original research conducted in partnership with two leading organisations of women religious.

Ponifical Commission for the Protecton of Minors and Ending Clergy Abuse

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) convened their first in-person meeting in Rome on 15–16 June 2026, launching a structured dialogue on safeguarding, victim/survivor engagement, and strengthening protection measures across the Catholic Church.

Vatican gives Commission new Statutes, Pope approves three year trial

VATICAN CITY — The Holy See today published the revised Statutes of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, updating the body’s mandate, structure and working methods more than a decade after its founding document was first issued.

Memorandum breathes new life into Brazilian church's Safeguarding efforts

 In a groundbreaking step on the sidelines of the 62nd General Assembly of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) the Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with both the CNBB and the Conference of Religious of Brazil (CRB).

From Definitions to Relationships: Rethinking Safeguarding in the Italian Church

Safeguarding leaders from across Italy gathered in Rome today for a national meeting focused on strengthening protection for minors and people in vulnerable situations, as Church officials and experts called for a shift from procedural frameworks to a broader culture of care. 

Pope Leo XIV Names Two New Members to the Commission

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has appointed two new members to the Commission, strengthening its international expertise in safeguarding, public health, and law.

Teresa Morris Kettelkamp Steps Down as Adjunct Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Adjunct Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) Teresa Morris Kettelkamp. She will be stepping down from the role as of 1 April 2026 for family reasons. 

Pope Leo XIV opens Commission plenary with call to deepen safeguarding culture

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Monday opened the Plenary Assembly of the Commission, encouraging its members to continue strengthening a culture of safeguarding across the life of the Church.

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“A Church that walks with the young must be a Church in which the young are safe.”

During this week's visit to the AMECEA Secretariat in Nairobi, Mons. Alí Herrera praised the progress being made across Eastern Africa to strengthen safeguarding structures, formation and effective Church leadership.

Reflecting on a local saying, he described safeguarding as a road that must continue to hold after the rains, so that every child can still walk it safely.

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Today a Commission delegation visited @tangazauniversity in Nairobi, where Mons. Alí Herrera highlighted the university’s work to embed safeguarding in the formation of clergy, religious and lay leaders across Africa.

“A culture of protection is never built in a single season. It is built by the same choice, engraved again and again, over many years.”

The visit forms part of a wider week of engagements in Nairobi, including meetings with the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Christian Churches are strengthening their shared commitment to safeguarding through growing ecumenical collaboration, recognising that the protection of children and vulnerable people is a responsibility that transcends denominational boundaries.

From joint formation initiatives and shared safeguarding resources to international dialogue and cooperation, these partnerships are helping to build a stronger culture of care across the Christian community.

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Zimbabwe has launched two major national frameworks to strengthen child protection and online safety, an initiative in collaboration with government, the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference @ZCBCSoccom, UNICEF, faith leaders and civil society.

The Commission contributed to the initiative through its African Regional Moderator, Sr Annah Theresa Nyadombo, whose work has helped advance safeguarding across Zimbabwe and support the development of safer environments for children and vulnerable people.

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As more priests, religious and lay missionaries from India serve in dioceses around the world, the Church is strengthening its commitment to safeguarding through a new pre-departure formation programme.

Commission member Sr Arina Gonsalves participated in the initiative, which equips mission personnel with the knowledge, skills and awareness needed to help foster safe environments wherever they serve, recognising safeguarding as an integral part of the Church’s mission.

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A new episode of Inside Safeguarding is now available.

In Episode XII, we explore the Commission's newly published Statutes and what they mean for the future of safeguarding in the Church. William Roberts sits down with the Commission's Regional Expert for Europe, Claudia Giampietro, about the revision process, the key changes, and the road ahead.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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“Prevention that begins after ordination begins late. Prevention that begins in formation shapes a person before the habits of authority have hardened,” Bishop Ali on Commission Visit to Tangaza University, Kenya via @tutelaminorum

@TutelaMinorum Contributes to Launch of Zimbabwe’s New Child Protection and Online Safety Plans via @tutelaminorum @ZcbcSoccom

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