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"As Christians worldwide prepare to celebrate the Easter Triduum, the highpoint of the Liturgical Year, this month's newsletter reflects the Commission’s renewed call to vigilance, accountability, and systemic change – core conclusions from the recent Plenary Assembly. Pope Francis' encourages the Commission to be sentinels, who keep watch and respond to the challenges of abuse and its consequences with courage and clarity. We take a sneak peek at the central focus of the 2024 Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding and we examine the push towards a Universal Guidelines Framework. But first we offer an Easter reflection from the Secretary Mons. Ali Herrera on the Commission’s Pilgrimage of Reparation and Hope, a reminder that safeguarding is not only a structural task, but a spiritual and communal journey as well."
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Commission Contributes to Launch of Zimbabwe’s New Child Protection and Online Safety Plans
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The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors joined the Government, UNICEF and partners in Bulawayo to strengthen child protection systems, boost investment for children and advance safeguarding collaboration across sectors. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe reinforced its commitment to protecting children with the successful hosting of the Zimbabwe National Child Protection Conference from July 7–10 at the Zimbabwe International Trade …
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Pope to Protection Commission: Be sentinels who keep watch
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ROME - In an inspiring message delivered from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis urged the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to persevere in their crucial mission with "unwavering dedication and renewed hope." He characterized the Commission's efforts as vital "oxygen" for the Church worldwide. The Pope's heartfelt communication was addressed to attendees of the Commission's Spring Plenary Assembly, …
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Memorandum breathes new life into Brazilian church's Safeguarding efforts
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APARECIDA, BRAZIL – 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). A delegation composed of Commission president Archbishop Thibault Verny, Commission Secretary Mons. Alí Herrera and canonist Claudia Giampietro is participating in the gathering, which runs from 15 to …
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Indian Church Expands Safeguarding Preparation for Overseas Mission Personnel
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Capacity-Building Programmes Equip Church Leaders and Missionaries to Create Safer Environments MUMBAI/PUNE, India — Caritas India has expanded its safeguarding formation efforts through a series of training programmes designed to strengthen the protection of children and vulnerable adults across Church institutions, social ministries and overseas mission settings. A three-day safeguarding workshop, held from 13–15 May 2026 at the Sarvodaya Capacity …
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