In this edition, we explore the Commission’s latest articles on safeguarding in canon law, Africa, India, and Ukraine. We also sit down with Archbishop Thibault Verny, the new President of the Commission, to hear his vision for the mandate ahead. Finally, we take a closer look at Section One of the Annual Report, which analyses safeguarding structures in episcopal conferences and religious institutes around the world.

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In the third episode of Inside Safeguarding, we sit down with Cardinal Seán O’Malley – former Archbishop of Boston and outgoing President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.


In this reflective conversation, Cardinal O’Malley looks back on over a decade of global safeguarding leadership, sharing lessons learned, hopes for the Church’s ongoing reform, and the principles that must guide this work beyond any single figure.


Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture of accountability and care.


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In the second episode of Inside Safeguarding, we sit down with Juan Carlos Cruz – international advocate, abuse survivor and member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.


In a wide-ranging conversation, Cruz reflects on his personal journey, the global progress made in safeguarding, and his hopes for a Church that listens with humility and acts with courage.


Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture of accountability and care.


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This video is a heartfelt tribute to Cardinal Seán O’Malley for his dedicated service as President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.

Cardinal Seán has been a global voice for safeguarding, championing a Church that listens, protects, and acts. Through his leadership, he has promoted zero tolerance for abuse, amplified survivor voices, supported vulnerable regions, and emphasized the need for transparency, accountability, and pastoral conversion across the Church.

Thank you, Cardinal Seán, for your perseverance, service, and compassion. Your legacy will continue to guide the Church toward a safer future for all.

#ThankYouCardinalSeán #Safeguarding #ChurchLeadership #ProtectionOfMinors #TutelaMinorum #ZeroTolerance #Accountability #ListeningChurch

In the pilot episode of Inside Safeguarding, we sit down with Dr Patricia Espinoza—criminal psychiatrist, expert in child abuse prevention, and member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
In this candid conversation, Espinoza shares her perspective on the current state of safeguarding globally, the role of institutional accountability, and the psychological dynamics at play in both abuse and prevention.
Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture of accountability and care.

For more information visit tutelaminorum.org

Pope Francis established safeguarding at the heart of the Churches' evangelising mission. It is among his greatest legacies.
He created the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, one of his first acts as Pope.

Triggering a slow, steady and irreversible process of conversion towards transparency, accountability and responsibility:

in confronting the crime of abuse
in caring for people who have experienced abuse
in mandating prevention and intervention policies throughout the church worldwide
in encouraging safeguarding subsidiarity between churches
in requiring a public annual report measuring efforts to eradicate abuse

Pope Francis called on @Tutelaminorum to be sentinels who keep watch while the world sleeps

We will Holy Father

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors