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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The Commission recently gathered with Divine Word Missionaries in Maharashtra to strengthen child protection efforts in India.

Discussions focused on training, accountability, and the pastoral care of communities. Collaboration like this is vital for building a culture of safeguarding where it’s needed most.

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The newly appointed President of the Commission Archbishop Thibault Verny with Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera on the occasion of their visit to the Central African Republic and Cameroon in January to support local Churches in developing safeguarding systems grounded in culture, dialogue, and lived reality. 

“We must be ready to engage sensitively with the realities people live. Effective safeguarding cannot avoid hard conversations.” 

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Archbishop Thibault Verny, newly appointed President of Commission, meets with Pope Leo XIV. 

Archbishop Verny has served as Auxiliary Bishop of Paris and joined the Commission in 2022. His work has taken him from the heart of Europe to the margins of the Church, supporting safeguarding efforts in communities often overlooked. 

Now, he takes up the task of leading the Commission into its next chapter, with a firm commitment to subsidiarity, cultural listening, and justice for the most vulnerable. 

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Archbishop Thibault Verny of Paris has been appointed new President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, succeeding Cardinal Seán O’Malley. 

“We cannot impose safeguarding models in places we do not understand. Our work must begin by listening with humility, with respect, and with cultural intelligence.” – Archbishop Thibault Verny 

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Building meaningful change.

Ten years after adopting national safeguarding guidelines, the Catholic Church in the Czech Republic is taking stock. What began as a cautious initiative has become a unified, professional effort to protect minors and support survivors.

With renewed commitment to transparency, lay involvement, and institutional reform, the Church is working to embed safeguarding at the heart of its mission.

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“Secrecy is never an option.” – Juan Carlos Cruz

In Episode II of Inside Safeguarding, Commission member and international advocate Juan Carlos Cruz reflects on his personal journey, the global progress in safeguarding, and the urgent work still ahead.

This episode also covers the transition to Pope Leo XIV, survivor-centred initiatives in Patagonia, and the growing call for transparency across the Church.

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Together to care

Uruguay has hosted a national meeting on abuse prevention, bringing together bishops, religious, safeguarding experts, and lay leaders.

The gathering marked a key step forward in building a culture of accountability across the country. Participants heard from international experts including Fr Daniel Portillo and María Inés Franck, and explored new tools like the Memorare Initiative to support survivors.

This meeting signals Uruguay’s strong commitment to transparency, training, and coordinated action in safeguarding.

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Uruguay has hosted its first-ever National Meeting on Abuse Prevention — a major step in building a safeguarding culture.

Church leaders, government representatives, and survivor advocates came together to strengthen prevention protocols, improve training, and expand victim support services.

It marks an important move towards accountability and collaboration, with survivors’ voices at the centre.

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