#Abuse

Crimes against minors. Terre des Hommes: “Almost 6,000 in Italy in 2019, most of the victims were girls.” “Indifesa” advertising campaign

The IX Dossier “Indifesa – La condizione delle bambine e delle ragazze nel mondo” (Helpless – the condition of girls…

United Kingdom: report on Church abuse. Public apologies from archbishops Welby and Cottrell

The wounds of abuse and the best practices. First two sets of formative materials released by the Italian Bishops’ Office for the Protection of Minors

The first two documents drawn up by members of the Italian Bishops’ Department for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable…

Germany: General Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference. The effects of the pandemic on the life of the Church and the Synodal Path

EU Commission: strategies for fight on child sexual abuse, drugs and firearms trafficking

EU Commission: new European security strategy. Cybercrime and dark web collaboration platform also envisaged

Paedophilia. Child helpline: increased sexual solicitation online. Caffo: “Reinforcing prevention measures requires everyone’s commitment”

Reports of child sexual abuse and online grooming are increasing. Half of the victims are under 10 years of age…

Card. Pell acquitted of all charges. Released from prison after 400 days

Acquitted from all charges and released after 400 days in prison. The shocking decision on the case of Cardinal George…

Pope Francis: meeting with Roman clergy, “financial and sexual scandals have made us all more cautious”

The conclusion of the Synod of the Church of England. Focus on the environment, fight on abuse and help to the poor

In the concluding session of the General Synod of the Church of England held this week at London’s Church House,…

Child protection. Msgr. Ghizzoni: “A new network in Italy for a crucial mentality shift”

A two-day seminar promoted by the National Service of the Italian Bishops’ Conference for the Protection of Minors opened in…