Pope Francis Names U.S. Police Professional, Colombian Bishop to Minor Protection Commission
Both appointees were already members of the currently 19-member commission.
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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.
Pope Francis Asks for Annual Report on Church’s Efforts to Prevent Abuse
In an audience at the Vatican on April 29, the Pope called on commission to produce annual audit to promote ‘transparency and accountability.’ In his speech, Francis underlined that ‘abuse in any form is unacceptable.’
Catholic Church in Italy Holds 1st National Day of Prayer for Abuse Victims
The initiative is in response to Pope Francis’ 2016 invitation to bishops around the world to establish a day on which to pray for those subjected to sexual abuse.
Pope Francis Invokes Abraham Lincoln in Message to Safeguarding Summit
The Holy Father urged leaders to put the welfare of victims ahead of seeking to defend the Church’s reputation.
Pope Francis Names New Secretary of Vatican Safeguarding Commission
Pope Francis has appointed Father Andrew Small to be the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
