One of the founding members and the last remaining abuse survivor on the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has quit over what she described as resistance coming from Vatican offices against implementing recommendations.
Abuse survivor quits papal body, citing Vatican resistance to safeguarding
Pope praises abuse survivor for breaking silence
The sexual abuse of children by those who have vowed to serve Christ and the church is a horrendous monstrosity that represents “a diabolical sacrifice” of innocent, defenseless lives, Pope Francis said.
Papal commission steps up work to educate church about abuse
Members of the pope’s commission for child protection have been speaking with new bishops and major Vatican offices as part of a mandate to develop and educate the church about best practices.
Burns: Church must ‘remain vigilant’ to protect children from ‘scourge of abuse’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse of hundreds of children over several decades and an Oscar win for “Spotlight,” about […]