Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
- On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Thibault Verny as head of the Vatican's child protection commission, signaling a continued focus on fighting clergy sexual abuse.
- Since its 2014 founding amid global abuse scandals, the commission aimed to restore credibility as the Church faced lawsuits and resignations.
- Verny's pledge to promote resource sharing and O'Malley's praise highlight ongoing efforts to improve global church protection, supported by French audits estimating 330,000 children abused over 70 years.
- Following last Saturday's appointment, Pope Leo XIV's move reassures ongoing commitment to child protection efforts before his six-week summer vacation.
- Beyond this leadership change, the Vatican commission has become a forum where victims are heard and bishops receive guidance on abuse prevention, indicating ongoing long-term reform.
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Pope Leo takes first action to address abuse by Catholic clergy; replaces O'Malley with Verny
VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo on Saturday appointed a French archbishop as the new leader of the Vatican's commission on clergy sexual abuse, in the U.S. pontiff's first public move
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Read Full ArticlePope Tabs Verny to Head Vatican's Child Protection Advisory
By appointing France's Bishop Thibault Verny to head the Vatican's child protection advisory commission on Saturday, Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse.
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Read Full ArticleLeo XIV retires the abuse officer of the Catholic Church. He appoints Archbishop Thibault Verny as his successor. He speaks of a "heavy and sacred task".
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