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Pope tells new bishops to promptly address abuse claims
Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behaviour by priests. Source: CNS.
Bishops say Church must be safe place and place of welcome
The Church must not only be a safe place for children and young people but a place of welcome, Australia’s bishops said ahead of Safeguarding Sunday this weekend. Source: ACBC.
Jesuit Social Services to expand abuse prevention service
Jesuit Social Services has received funding from the federal government to establish and deliver an expanded child sexual abuse prevention service.
Irish Archbishop says clerical abuse has damaged ‘precious trust’Â
Clerical abuse has caused immense damage and trauma not only to the lives of victims and their families, but it has also broken the heart and spirit of many priests, the leader of Church in Ireland said. Source: The Tablet.
Catholic sector backs national approach to working with children checksÂ
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the commitment of Australia’s attorneys-general to move toward a national checking capability for the state-based working with children checks.
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart audit shows strong foundations
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are demonstrating strong safeguarding practices during a period of transition, according to a new audit released today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
National system for working with children checks is long overdue
The most important thing we can do to safeguard children and vulnerable people is invest in leadership, governance and culture, writes Ursula Stephens. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Church backs national working with children checks
Bishops Commission for Professional Standards and Safeguarding chair Bishop Greg Bennet has written to Attorney-General Michelle Rowland in support of a national approach to working with children and vulnerable people checks. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Child protection expert calls for rating system for YA books
Novels popular with young readers often feature harmful themes including violence and misogyny, according to new research, sparking calls for an industry-wide book rating classification system, content warnings, and a parental awareness campaign. Source: ACU.