PCPM visits Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Daniele Donnini, the Asia-Oceania regional expert for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM), was among the speakers at the 65th Annual General Assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands (SI). The...
The Commission and the Local Church in the Philippines
Continuing its efforts to support the Safeguarding initiatives of local churches, the Asia-Oceania regional team of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors visited the Philippines at the end of January. The Commission member, Sr Arina, and the...
The Commission in Tonga
In early July, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) regional expert for Asia-Oceana, Daniele Donnini, joined PCPM member Sinalelea Fe’Ao on the Pacific island of Tonga, to meet with church and community leaders and discuss Safeguarding...
AMECEA Safeguarding Workshop in Kenya
“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...
Commission Secretary to East Africa Bishops: We must let victims know they will be heard
Bishops in the Catholic Church are called to promote a safe environment while providing much needed support to those affected by abuse, Bishop Luis Ali Herrera, secretary to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) said in a message to East African bishops.