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Safeguarding with Compassion
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This June the Commission met with Pope Leo XIV marking a pivotal moment of reflection and encouragement and reaffirming the Church’s commitment to building a culture of safeguarding rooted in compassion, justice, and accountability. As we continue the mission entrusted to us by Pope Francis, our goal remains steadfast: to ensure that every part of the Church is a safe and welcoming home for children and vulnerable people.
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Across the globe, that mission is taking shape in tangible ways. In Argentina, safeguarding continues to be woven into the Church’s pastoral fabric. In Trelew, Patagonia, the Church inaugurated its first regional Listening Centre—developed in partnership with local authorities—to support survivors and promote healing. In La Plata, more than 570 Church and educational leaders took part in intensive safeguarding formation, demonstrating a shared commitment to systemic change and a culture of protection.
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We also invite you to listen to the latest episode of Inside Safeguarding, the Commission’s official podcast. This month features a moving interview with Commission member and survivor advocate Juan Carlos Cruz, who shares his personal journey and highlights a truth: Secrecy is never an option and culture can never be an excuse for failing survivors.
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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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Intensive Training Sessions in La Plata Focus on Safeguarding in Church Settings
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LA PLATA, Argentina — More than 570 pastoral and educational leaders from across the Archdiocese of La Plata gathered for a series of intensive safeguarding training sessions, held from May 14 to 16, aimed at strengthening the Church’s commitment to the prevention of sexual abuse and the promotion of safe environments for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults. The sessions, organised …
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Church and State Join Forces for Abuse Prevention in Patagonia
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TRELEW, ARGENTINA — Church and government leaders gathered in southern Argentina’s Patagonia region earlier this month for an intensive training on safeguarding and child protection, culminating in the inauguration of a new Listening Centre in Patagonia’s Chubut province. The event, held on May 10–11 in the city of Trelew, was organised as part of Proyecto Memorare, a joint initiative by …
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Australian Church Reaffirms Support for Global Safeguarding Initiatives
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SYDNEY – In a show of continued commitment to child protection and safeguarding, representatives of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) met last week with Daniele Donnini, Tutela Minorum safeguarding expert for the Asia/Oceania. The meeting marked a significant step in exploring collaborative efforts between the Commission and the Australian Church to enhance safeguarding practices across the region. Held in …
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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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