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With Gratitude and Resolve
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We begin this month with deep gratitude and a renewed sense of hope following the recent election of Pope Leo XIV. His pontificate marks a significant moment for the global Church. In particular, his inaugural remarks—hope-filled, reflective, and strikingly forward-looking—resonated deeply with all of us committed to safeguarding the dignity and safety of every child and vulnerable person.
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Among the many noteworthy elements of his address, Pope Leo XIV’s comments on the ethical use of artificial intelligence stood out. He acknowledged both its promise and its peril, calling for a Church that is neither fearful of technology nor blind to its capacity to dehumanize. His clarity in recognizing the moral responsibility of the Church in the digital age signals an openness to transparency and reform across all dimensions—including how we protect our most vulnerable.
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This month’s newsletter is dedicated to continuing that mission: to provide clear, accountable updates on the work being done to protect minors, to share best practices and stories of healing, and to remain vigilant in holding ourselves to the highest standards of justice and care. It is a responsibility that belong
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s not only to Church leaders, but to every member of the faithful.
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As we reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s call for a Church of light, not shadow, we recommit ourselves to ensuring that the pain of the past is neither forgotten nor repeated. Our efforts in safeguarding are not simply administrative or procedural—they are acts of love, of penance, and of solidarity with those who have suffered.
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In this issue, you will find:
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From Policy to Practice: Why Safeguarding Must Change How the Church Lives
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VATICAN CITY — In this month’s episode of Inside Safeguarding, William Roberts sits down with Commission member Teresa Devlin, head of the Universal Guidelines Framework initiative. After more than 15 years working in child safeguarding within the Catholic Church, Devlin is clear about where the real work now lies. Writing policies, she says, is no longer the central challenge. Ensuring …
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Memorare Initiative Brings Safeguarding Training to San Luis Potosí Province
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SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mexico — On Aug. 25 and 26, the Memorare Initiative of the Province of San Luis Potosí hosted a two-day safeguarding training programme for pastoral leaders, diocesan commissions, health workers, and priests from across the region. The event brought together representatives from the dioceses of San Luis Potosí, Ciudad Valles, Matehuala, and Zacatecas. The sessions were designed …
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Pallottines Unite Around a Common Mission: Caring for Children Means Protecting Them
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KONSTANCIN-JEZIORNA, Poland — Some 40 representatives from 18 countries gathered near Warsaw from May 12–17 for an international meeting of Pallottine Coordinators of the Apostolate for Children, organized by the General Secretariat for the Apostolate of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate. Held at the Centre for Apostolate and Mission in Konstancin-Jeziorna under the theme "Children – Our Future and Responsibility," the meeting brought …
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A Call to Prayer for the Cardinals of the Church: For Safeguarding, Healing, Justice, and Renewal
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As the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome ahead of the Conclave to elect the next Pope, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors joins their call to prayer. We unite our voices with the People of God in a plea for discernment guided by the Holy Spirit—and shaped by the cries of those harmed by abuse within the …
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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 …
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