Applications Open: European Conference on Safeguarding in the Catholic Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) is pleased to announce a Call for Abstracts for its upcoming European Conference. This event is designed for Church leaders and safeguarding personnel in Dioceses and Religious Congregations from across Europe.
Commission concludes Plenary Assembly: Concrete Closeness to Victims and Survivors
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors concludes Plenary Assembly, March 5 – 8, 2024. Commission finalizes Pilot Annual Report on Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in the Church and approves submission to the Holy Father. Commission approves an...
Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors Announces Funding for Safeguarding Initiatives in the Global South
PCPM approves 230,000 Euros in grants as part of its Memorare Initiative. Funds will provide training and qualified staff in several countries. Conferences of Bishops and Religious sign cooperation agreement with PCPM Vatican City, December 21, 2023. —– At...
Fr. Small to Italian Safeguarding Representatives: Resist appeals to stop talking about abuse
On Friday Novemeber 17, PCPM Secretary Fr. Andrew Small OMI addressed participants in the First National Meeting of Territorial SNTM Representatives, organized by the Italian Episcopal Conference CEI. Below is an English translation of the original text in Italian:...