“The meeting was an opportunity for a mutual exchange of updates on some current affairs in different key geographical areas and for an overall assessment of the council’s progress in recent years,” the Vatican said Dec. 7.
Pope, Council of Cardinals meet, discuss synod, safeguarding, COP27
Pope wants annual audit of church’s safeguarding measures worldwide
The annual audit “report will be a factor of transparency and accountability and lead to a stronger culture of safeguarding throughout the Curia and the entire church.
Papal task force to help bishops, religious write, revise abuse guidelines
New initiatives on the protection of minors unveiled Feb. 28 help bishops’ conferences and congregations of men and women religious with drawing up or revising guidelines for the protection of minors.
Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has key, realistic goals
All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church.
Don’t compromise on protecting minors from abuse, pope says
Pope Francis said he told the bishops and priests of Chile to be uncompromising when it comes to protecting minors from sexual abuse and to trust that God will purify and renew his church during this time of trial.