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Registration opens for second Annual Encounter on abuse prevention in consecrated life
ROME — Registration has opened for the second Annual Encounter on abuse prevention in consecrated life, organised by the Commission. The international gathering will take place in Rome from 9 to 11 December 2026. Titled Called to Communion, Care and Justice: Mutual...
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...
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