by William Roberts | Jan 28, 2026 | From the Commission
VATICAN CITY — On 10 January Pope Leo XIV addressed the Cardinals gathered in Consistory and renewed a forceful call for a culture of listening within the Church, saying the sexual abuse crisis remains “a real wound” and that many victims have suffered further harm...
by William Roberts | Jan 28, 2026 | From the Commission, Senza categoria
VATICAN CITY — The Commission will host a European-focused webinar later this month examining one of the most complex and sensitive areas of safeguarding practice: the management of high-risk cases involving reassignment and restrictions on the exercise of ministry....
by Ricardo Perez | Dec 30, 2025 | BISHOP LUIS MANUEL ALI HERRERA, From the Commission Members
The latest episode of the Commission’s Inside Safeguarding Podcast is an extended conversation with Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Bishop Luis Manuel Ali Herrera, a figure recognised for clear teaching on the pastoral imperative...
by Ricardo Perez | Dec 23, 2025 | From the Commission
A reflection on 2025, a Year of Jubilee, renewal and reparation in the life of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors’ in its commitment to Safeguarding children and vulnerable people in the Church. ...
by Emer McCarthy | Dec 17, 2025 | From the Commission
OCEANIA REGION — A year-long programme of formation and regional engagement led by the Commission in Asia and Oceania has highlighted both strong demand for safeguarding training and a continued need for practical, context-sensitive tools to support...
by Ricardo Perez | Dec 13, 2025 | From the Commission, Senza categoria
LOURDES — Roughly 350 male and female major superiors gathered in Lourdes from 18–22 November for the CORREF General Assembly, a meeting marked by continued efforts to strengthen safeguarding practices within religious life in France. Sr. Tosca...
by Ricardo Perez | Dec 12, 2025 | From the Commission
The Commission opened its new European safeguarding webinar series on 3 December with a session examining governance and independence, drawing close to 200 registered participants from 43 countries. Attendees included survivor advocates, Church leaders,...
by Ricardo Perez | Dec 5, 2025 | From the Commission Members, PROF. DR. IRMA PATRICIA ESPINOSA HERNANDEZ
MEXICO CITY — Church leaders from across Mexico convened in late October for the Fourth National Meeting of Diocesan and Religious Commission Leaders for Vulnerable Children, Adolescents and Adults, organised by the National Council for the...
by William Roberts | Nov 25, 2025 | From the Commission, TERESA DEVLIN
The European region of the Commission will launch a new webinar series on 3 December aimed at strengthening safeguarding practices across dioceses, religious congregations and Church institutions. The series is designed to offer a shared space for learning, reflection...
by Ricardo Perez | Nov 24, 2025 | From the Commission Members, PROF. DR. IRMA PATRICIA ESPINOSA HERNANDEZ
BOGOTÁ — Nearly 140 safeguarding delegates from across Colombia met from 27–30 October for the Second National Meeting of Delegates for the Culture of Care, an initiative convened by the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. Organised by the National Office for the...
