Pope Leo XIV Calls for the ‘Safeguarding’ and ‘Accompanying’ of Minors and Vulnerable Adults
The Pope said the protection of the vulnerable ‘challenges the conscience of the Church and measures its ability to express authentic care.’
The Pope said the protection of the vulnerable ‘challenges the conscience of the Church and measures its ability to express authentic care.’
A committee presented a code of conduct template that incorporated protections on all vulnerable persons to the gathered plenary assembly this week.
Pope Francis has appointed Father Andrew Small to be the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Several dioceses define the term in their own sexual-abuse policies.
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