FAQS
In 2014 Pope Francis established the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors with the aim “to promote the protection of the dignity of minors and vulnerable adults, using the forms and methods, consonant with the nature of the Church, which they consider most appropriate, as well as through their cooperation with individuals and groups pursuing these same objectives.”
The Pontifical Commission leads the Church worldwide in its mission of safeguarding and its recent Memorare initiative launched in 2023, is helping to develop strong abuse prevention policies.
The Pope calls us to ‘Protect, listen, and heal’ victims of abuse (Nov 2023, Pope Francis to Safeguarding Leads). The CSI follows this direction and seeks to create a safer environment, building a culture of relational safety in the Church and the society under the guidance of the Holy See.
You can learn more about safeguarding in our digital library.
Our Formation and Training workshops also provide more education and formation about how to implement safeguarding in your community.
If you are interested in a more technical, academic based formation, we also offer the Diploma program in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
