Pope Leo XIV Holds Protection of Minors ‘Deep in His Heart’
Pope Leo sent a message Nov. 17 to participants in a meeting promoted by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints New President to Lead Vatican’s Child Safeguarding Commission
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry as the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Cardinal O’Malley: Church Acknowledges Damage of Abuse but ‘Celibacy Is Not the Cause’
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors marks its 10th anniversary this year. It is now a permanent institution within the Vatican tasked with accompanying and assisting local Churches’ safeguarding ministries through formation and training.
Vatican Publishes First Report on Church Safeguarding Efforts Worldwide
The commission also called for a dedicated advocate or ombudsman in the Vatican to assist victims and advocated for further study on compensation policies.
Pope Francis Names U.S. Police Professional, Colombian Bishop to Minor Protection Commission
Both appointees were already members of the currently 19-member commission.
Pope Francis to Abuse-Prevention Commission: ‘Our Commitment Must Not Wane’
Pope Francis encouraged members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to move forward in their efforts to make the Church a safer environment for both minors and vulnerable adults.
Cardinal O’Malley: Vatican Abuse Commission Is Now More ‘Impact-Focused’
At the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, which took place May 3-6, members adopted several new policies and updates in an attempt to address the sexual-abuse crisis.
Father Hans Zollner’s Resignation Exposes Crisis at Vatican’s Sexual-Abuse-Prevention Commission
COMMENTARY: His public clash with Cardinal Seán O’Malley is an indication of how much the Holy Father’s reform agenda has faltered.
Abuse-Prevention Expert Leaves Vatican Commission for Protection of Minors, Citing Concerns
Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, an internationally renowned expert in protecting children and vulnerable adults from clerical sex abuse, has resigned from his position on the Vatican’s safeguarding commission.
Cardinal O’Malley Defends Independence of the Vatican’s Safeguarding Commission
Boston Cardinal Seán O’Malley is president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
