by William Roberts | Aug 24, 2026 | BISHOP LUIS MANUEL ALI HERRERA, From the Commission, MONS. THIBAULT VERNY
ROME – The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has contributed to preparations for the Catholic Church in Brazil’s 2027 Lenten Campaign, which will focus on the theme “Fraternity and the Care of Children.” The National Conference of the Bishops of...
by William Roberts | Aug 3, 2026 | From the Commission
More than 200 participants have already signed up for the Second Annual Encounter, taking place in Rome from 9 to 11 December 2026. Registration closes August 31st ROME — Registration remains open until August 31st for the Second Annual Encounter on the Prevention of...
by Emer McCarthy | Jul 29, 2026 | BISHOP LUIS MANUEL ALI HERRERA
During a visit to the AMECEA Secretariat in Nairobi, Commission Secretary Bishop Alí Herrera reflected on a local saying that captured the essence of safeguarding: a road is judged not by how straight it runs, but by how many people can still walk it after the rains...
by Emer McCarthy | Jul 28, 2026 | BISHOP LUIS MANUEL ALI HERRERA, From the Commission
“Prevention that begins after ordination begins late. Prevention that begins in formation shapes a person before the habits of authority have hardened.” — Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera NAIROBI, Kenya (July 28, 2026) — Bishop Luis...
by Emer McCarthy | Jul 22, 2026 | EWA KUSZ, From the Commission, TERESA DEVLIN
Recent ecumenical initiatives have highlighted the growing commitment of Christian Churches to work together in strengthening safeguarding practices, sharing expertise, and developing common standards to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults. From...
by Emer McCarthy | Jul 14, 2026 | From the Commission, SR. TERESA NYADOMBO ANNAH, HLMC
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors joined the Government, UNICEF and partners in Bulawayo to strengthen child protection systems, boost investment for children and advance safeguarding collaboration across sectors. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe...
by Emer McCarthy | Jul 14, 2026 | From the Commission, SR. ARINA GONSALVES, RJM
Capacity-Building Programmes Equip Church Leaders and Missionaries to Create Safer Environments MUMBAI/PUNE, India — Caritas India has expanded its safeguarding formation efforts through a series of training programmes designed to strengthen the protection of children...
by Emer McCarthy | Jul 2, 2026 | From the Commission
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...
by William Roberts | Jun 23, 2026 | From the Commission
VATICAN CITY — An online forum organised by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors brought together participants from across Africa and international partners on 16 June to mark the International Day of the African Child (DAC), this year coinciding...
by William Roberts | Jun 18, 2026 | From the Commission
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors took part in two sessions at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Catholic Sisters Initiative Convening in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 12 June, contributing to international...
