by William Roberts | Apr 23, 2026 | From the Commission, Senza categoria
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — A three-day safeguarding workshop led by the Commission has brought renewed focus to the protection of religious women, addressing the reality of abuse and reinforcing prevention efforts within a local congregation. Held from 6...
by William Roberts | Apr 21, 2026 | From the Commission, Senza categoria
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...
by William Roberts | Mar 31, 2026 | From the Commission, Senza categoria
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has appointed two new members to the Commission, strengthening its international expertise in safeguarding, public health, and law. The new members are Dr Susan Lynn Bissell of Canada, a global leader in child protection, and Laurent...
by William Roberts | Mar 16, 2026 | BISHOP LUIS MANUEL ALI HERRERA, DR. EMILIE RIVET DUVAL, EWA KUSZ, From the Commission, From the Commission Members, HON. NEVILLE OWEN, JUAN CARLOS CRUZ, MAUD DE BOER-BUQUICCHIO, MONS. THIBAULT VERNY, NELSON GIOVANELLI ROSENDO DOS SANTOS, PROFESSOR BENYAM DAWIT MEZMUR, PROFESSOR ERNESTO CAFFO, Senza categoria, SR. ARINA GONSALVES, RJM, TERESA DEVLIN, TERESA MORRIS KETTELKAMP
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Monday opened the Plenary Assembly of the Commission, encouraging its members to continue strengthening a culture of safeguarding across the life of the Church. Receiving the Commission in audience at the Apostolic Palace, the Pope...
by William Roberts | Mar 13, 2026 | From the Commission, Senza categoria
VATICAN CITY — The Commission is preparing the second edition of its annual encounter dedicated to abuse prevention in consecrated life. Titled “Called to Communion, Care, and Justice: Mutual Relations for a Shared Mission”, the event will take place over...
by William Roberts | Mar 3, 2026 | From the Commission, Senza categoria
TONGA — The Catholic Diocese of Tonga and Niue is finalising a comprehensive safeguarding policy and protocol suite developed through the Universal Guidelines Framework (UGF) pilot programme and subsequent local diocesan work. The new suite brings together a...
