child protection Archives

Laudato Si’ gets more attention in Church than child protection, expert says

Jul 1, 2020

A leading expert in the field of child protection has said that the Catholic Church still has a long way to go in terms of acknowledgment and awareness of the issue, noting that the pope’s environmental encyclical Laudato Si in many areas of the world is more visible than safeguarding efforts.

By Elise Ann Allen

Australian bishops reject criticism of move to single safeguarding office

Jun 30, 2020

The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference has hit back at claims that a new national safeguarding office may be a step backward from the work of Catholic Professional Standards Ltd. over the past three years.

By Marilyn Rodrigues

Expert warns child protection took ‘severe blow’ during pandemic

Jun 19, 2020

In a webinar talk on child protection, a top expert in the field warned that the risks of online child sexual abuse or exploitation has significantly increased during the coronavirus pandemic, yet attention to the issue has faded.

By Elise Ann Allen

Four new members named to National Review Board

Jun 11, 2020

The National Review Board, the all-lay group that monitors dioceses’ performance in dealing with sexually abusive clergy and creating a safe environment for children throughout the church, has four new members.

By Catholic News Service

Australia’s bishops seeking ‘whole-of-Church’ approach for child protection

May 28, 2020

Plans are moving forward for a new national system in Australia for handling clergy abuse complaints.

By Christopher White

Bishop resigns facing charges of negligence on priest suspended for sexual misconduct

May 7, 2020

On Thursday the Vatican announced that Bishop Joseph Binzer of Cincinnati, who faces allegations of failure to report the suspicious behavior of a priest removed from ministry, has stepped down from his post.

By Elise Ann Allen