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Through its team of collaborators, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors visited several countries and sponsored multiple activities to foster awareness for the protection of children and vulnerable people.
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AMECEA Safeguarding Workshop in Kenya
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“As shepherds of the Church, our primary duty is to protect the vulnerable.” This is what Bishop Charles Kasonde, Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), said in a press statement on behalf of the participating bishops at the end of the training. “We strive to create a safe and nurturing church environment where faith …
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Vatican gives Commission new Statutes, Pope approves three year trial
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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.
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Safeguarding Training Strengthens Myanmar Church Capacity Amid Ongoing Crisis
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YANGON, Myanmar — In a national context marked by conflict, displacement, natural disaster and ongoing humanitarian pressure, the Catholic Church in Myanmar has taken another step in strengthening its safeguarding work through a five-session Training of Trainers for diocesan safeguarding focal persons. The online programme, held from 20–25 April 2026, was delivered in close partnership between the Pontifical Commission for the …
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From Aid to Ownership: Reimagining Child Protection Systems in Africa
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Cape Town — The reduction of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding for child-focused programmes in parts of Africa has prompted renewed reflection on the sustainability of services supporting children and vulnerable adults. For decades, USAID has been a central development partner in sectors such as maternal and child health, immunisation, nutrition, education and child protection, particularly in contexts affected by …
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