President Verny Presents Commission’s Second Annual Report to Pope Leo XIV

Archbishop Thibault Verny was received in audience by Pope Leo XIV on Friday September 12th, marking the first official meeting between the President of the Commission and the Holy Father, following his appointment on July 15.

Archbishop Verny Named New President of the Commission

Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry, France, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, succeeding Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., who has led the Commission since its foundation in 2014. 

Thank You Cardinal Seán

From the early 2000s in Boston to the Vatican to the global Church, Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM Cap has brought a consistent pastoral heart and reforming vision, emerging as a clear voice in the Catholic Church for safeguarding children and vulnerable people.

Inside Safeguarding Episode II: Juan Carlos Cruz

“Secrecy is never an option.” Listen to Episode II of Inside Safeguarding podcast featuring an in-depth interview with internationally recognised advocate, survivor, and member of the Commission, Juan Carlos Cruz. 

Pope Leo: Safeguarding with Compassion

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The hour long meeting marked a significant moment of reflection, dialogue, and renewal of the Church’s unwavering commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.

A Revolution of Transparency: Bishop Alí Herrera’s Call for Courage and Reform in Child Protection

From 13 to 15 May 2025, Góra Świętej Anny (St. Anne’s Mountain) in Poland hosted a significant national training summit on the protection of minors and vulnerable persons in the Church, under the banner “Community of Hope.” Among the key speakers was Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, whose address set a decisive tone for the three-day gathering of over 200 child protection leaders and Church officials. 

INSIDE SAFEGUARDING: COMMISSION LAUNCHES PODCAST

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has launched its first podcastInside Safeguarding, a monthly series aimed at increasing transparency, fostering dialogue, and educating listeners about the Catholic Church’s global child protection efforts. 

A Call to Prayer for the Cardinals of the Church: For Safeguarding, Healing, Justice, and Renewal

As the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome ahead of the Conclave to elect the next Pope, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors joins their call to prayer.  We unite our voices with the People of God in a plea for discernment guided by the Holy Spirit—and shaped by the cries of those harmed by abuse within the Church.

Commemorating our founding father Pope Francis

Pope Francis will be remembered not only as a steadfast spiritual leader, but as the architect of a historic cultural shift within the Church—placing the protection of minors and vulnerable persons at the heart of its mission.

A Pilgrimage of Reparation and Hope

Marking the Jubilee Year, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors made a Pilgrimage of Reparation and Hope on the eve of Holy Week carrying with them, as they crossed the Holy Doorthe prayers and testimonies of everyone who has reached out to the Commission over the past decade. A reflection offered by Commission Secretary Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera:

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Church in Ukraine strengthens child protection with Commission support

The Church in Ukraine is taking significant steps to strengthen child protection, with support from the Commission. Through a series of workshops in schools and community centres across Khmelnytsky, Rivne, and Vinnytsia, safeguarding training is equipping educators, parents, and children with the tools to prevent abuse and build a culture of safety.

This September, the initiative will expand to schools in Zhytomyr, ensuring safeguarding becomes part of daily life in more communities.

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Tutela Minorum's past and present leadership teams hard at work this week, tracking challenges and opportunities ahead of the second Annual Report on safeguarding in the Church.

Founding President Cardinal Seàn O’Malley OFM cap. was joined in Boston by current President Archbishop Thibault Verny, Secretary Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera and Adjunct Secretary Teresa Morris Kettelkamp for a series of strategic meetings mapping the future path for the Commission charged with bringing Pope Leo XIV’s safeguarding vision forward.

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“What we’re seeing across the continent is a genuine commitment to creating safer environments for children and vulnerable adults. There is still much to be done, but the energy, collaboration, and courage of local Church leaders give me great hope for the future.” — Augusta Muthigani

At a major regional assembly in Nairobi, Church leaders from across Eastern and Central Africa came together to reaffirm their commitment to child protection. The occasion marked a significant new phase of the Memorare Initiative, launched by the Commission to support the development of safeguarding systems on the African continent.

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“Do not settle for less. Aspire to great things, to holiness, wherever you are.” – Pope Leo XIV

At today’s Jubilee of Youth Mass in Tor Vergata, Pope Leo called young people to courage, depth, and witness - urging each of us to listen to the deeper thirst for truth.

Among those present was the Secretary of the Commission, representing Tutela Minorum’s commitment to accompany the next generation in building a culture of safeguarding rooted in integrity and hope.

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As young people gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, the Commission stands with them, committed to listening, learning, and protecting.

Safeguarding is not a side issue. It is essential to a Church that walks with the young and takes their trust seriously.

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Episode III of Inside Safeguarding is out today! 

In this very special episode we interview Cardinal Seán O’Malley as he reflects on his decade of leadership of the Commission and its entering a new phase with Archbishop Thibault Verny as President. We also cover safeguarding developments across Latin America and Europe, and take a deeper look at Conversional Justice – truth, justice, reparations, and institutional reform.

Listen now at tutelaminorum.org, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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