Archbishop Thibault Verny, president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, thanked the Italian bishops for recent efforts to address the sexual abuse of minors.
As he addressed the bishops during their recent meeting, Archbishop Verny also asked them to “recognize and value what works, while evaluating and correcting what can be improved.”
“This point is crucial: transparently pointing out gaps in safeguarding systems and offering professional responses strengthens the credibility of the Church, so that our ecclesial home is a safe place for everyone, for families, young people and children,” he said.