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New child protection standards released
The adoption of National Catholic Safeguarding Standards marks the latest milestone in the Church’s ongoing response to child sexual abuse.
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The adoption of National Catholic Safeguarding Standards marks the latest milestone in the Church’s ongoing response to child sexual abuse.
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The Pope has outlined new rules for the whole Church against those who abuse minors or cover up child sexual abuse.
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There is a perception amongst the Australian public that safeguarding against child sexual abuse is not in the ‘DNA’ of the Catholic Church despite all the work done in this area, according to one of the world’s leading experts on child protection.
‘Being Catholic in Australia today…after the Royal Commission and before the Plenary Council’ was the theme for the National Council of Priests’ Convention held in Canberra in September.
Pope Francis’ decision to convene a meeting of presidents of bishops’ conferences next year to discuss the Church’s ongoing efforts to address the “immense harm” caused by sexual abuse has been welcomed by Australian bishops.
Leaders of the Catholic Church in Australia have welcomed Pope Francis’ letter to the people of God regarding sexual abuse in the Church.
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