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From selfies to sexting, tech giants take a stand against online abuse
- Oct 6, 2017
At a major summit on child safety online hosted by Rome’s Jesuit-run Gregorian University, representatives of major technology giants such as Facebook and Microsoft pledged their full commitment to fighting online abuse. Other participants, however, wondered whether, in light of the massive revenues generated by social media firms, more could actually be done.

By Claire Giangravè
Hundreds of children from Scottish orphanage believed buried in mass grave
- Sep 12, 2017
The Smyllum Park orphanage is currently undergoing investigation by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, after previous residents accused staff of neglect and physical abuse. A new investigation claims hundreds of children from the institution are buried in an unmarked grave at a nearby cemetery.

By Charles Collins
Actress Blake Lively draws attention to crisis of child pornography
- May 2, 2017
From a mother’s perspective, actress Blake Lively says she was devastated upon realizing how common child pornography is, and that the children who are victims are often too young to speak up for themselves or report the crimes being committed against them.

By Catholic News Agency

Pope condemns child abuse, urges peace in Syria

May 1, 2016

ROME— Pope Francis on Sunday condemned every form of child abuse, calling it a “tragedy” that can’t be tolerated, and also asked all the parties involved in the Syrian conflict to respect the cease fire. “[Abuse of minors] is a tragedy,” Francis said as he led the thousands gathered in

By Inés San Martín

Missouri Supreme Court to hear child abuse case

Sep 29, 2014

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The state’s supreme court will hear arguments this week about whether a Springfield man is guilty of child abuse. In 2011, 50-year-old Peter D. Hansen was convicted of abusing one of his children by locking him in a bathroom for several days and restricting his diet as

By Associated Press