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On the Frontline of Protecting Children: Commission gathers with Divine Word Missionaries in Maharashtra
PUNE, India — A two-day safeguarding workshop focused on the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable...
Thank You Cardinal Seán
From the early 2000s in Boston to the Vatican to the global Church, Cardinal Seán Patrick...
Archbishop Verny Named New President of the Commission
VATICAN CITY — Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry, France, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV...
Building meaningful change: The Czech Church takes stock on the 10th Anniversary of Safeguarding Guidelines
OLOMOUC — The Czech Church has marked the 10th anniversary of its national safeguarding guidelines...
Inside Safeguarding Episode II: Juan Carlos Cruz
Episode II of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors’ Inside Safeguarding podcast...
Caritas Argentina Hosts Safeguarding Training for Volunteer Network
BUENOS AIRES — A training session held on May 14 brought together more than 30 Church leaders and...
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On the front line of protecting children
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.
Read more at tutelaminorum.org
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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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In thanks to Cardinal Seán O’Malley, who has led the Commission since its foundation in 2014.
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
🔗 Read the full announcement at tutelaminorum.org
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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.
Read the full article at tutelaminorum.org
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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.
🔗 Listen now at tutelaminorum.org
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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.
🔗 Read the full article at tutelaminorum.org
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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.
Read the full story at tutelaminorum.org
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