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Safeguarding Workshop in South Africa Confronts Abuse and Builds Resilience Among Religious Women
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...
Memorandum breathes new life into Brazilian church’s Safeguarding efforts
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...
From Definitions to Relationships: Rethinking Safeguarding in the Italian Church
ROME — Safeguarding leaders from across Italy gathered in Rome today for a national meeting focused on strengthening protection for minors and people in vulnerable situations, as Church officials and experts called for a shift from procedural frameworks to a...
Commission Deepens Safeguarding Collaboration with Asian Bishops Ahead of Annual Report
VATICAN CITY — The Commission has strengthened its collaboration with bishops’ conferences in Vietnam and the Philippines, advancing key safeguarding initiatives and laying the groundwork for its Third Annual Report, due for publication in October. In a 13 March...
Commission strengthens safeguarding partnerships in Latin America following Bogotá meetings
BOGOTÁ — The Commission has advanced its collaboration with key Church bodies in Latin America following a series of meetings in Bogotá aimed at strengthening safeguarding practices and promoting a Culture of Care across the region. A delegation from the Commission,...
Hungary Marks Distinct Steps in Advancing Safeguarding Efforts
VATICAN CITY — A recent development in Hungary highlights emerging progress in strengthening safeguarding practices, as the local Church continues to engage with regional efforts supported by the Commission. In Hungary, a significant public moment of...
IMBISA workshop strengthens safeguarding capacity across Southern Africa
PRETORIA — Church leaders, safeguarding practitioners and pastoral workers from across Southern Africa gathered in Pretoria from 1 to 8 March for a regional training workshop aimed at strengthening child protection efforts through the Memorare Initiative. The...
Pope Leo XIV Names Two New Members to the Commission
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...
Teresa Morris Kettelkamp Steps Down as Adjunct Secretary of the Commission
Vatican City, 27 March 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Adjunct Secretary of the Commission Teresa Morris Kettelkamp. She will be stepping down from the role as of 1 April 2026 for family reasons. The news was shared today by the Commission’s...
Commission concludes Spring Plenary Assembly
ROME — The Commission has concluded its Spring 2026 Plenary Assembly in Rome, marking five days of discussions centred on strengthening safeguarding practices, deepening engagement with victims and survivors, and advancing global guidelines for the protection of...
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National Board In Ireland for Safeguarding Children launches video series on Theology of Safeguarding
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland has commissioned 9 videos from theologians, scripture scholars and ethicists on the Theology of Safeguarding.
The Primate of All Ireland leads Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
Archbishop Martin: “It’s important for people who have been abused to know that they are part of the body of Christ, they are today and they always have been.”
#TogEther for a Better, Safer Internet
Under the slogan "Together for a better Internet", the eighteenth edition of Safer Internet Day will be held on 8 and 9 February. This event brings together experts, parents, teachers and children from all over the world with a common mission: To make the web a safer...
Australian Bishops publish New Church protocol for responding to sexual abuse
Australia's Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) have published a new protocol for responding to sexual abuse. Consultation for new Australian Church protcol included engagement with victims and survivors and their advocates. (ACBC media blog Jan. 2021) A new protocol...
Brazil launches Núcleo Lux Mundi
The Nucleo or Lux Mundi Center will coordinate and facilitate the setting up of diocesan commissions for the protection of children, adolescents and vulnerable people in the pastoral structures of the Catholic Church of Brazil
Australia’s University of Divinity launches new Professional Supervision Program
Two new professional supervision awards are now available through @UniDivinity in 2021. Welcoming the new programs Australia Catholic Safeguarding Ltd. (ACSL) tweeted: "Professional supervision for those in ministry working with children and adults at risk is a...