Krakow: The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors convened its plenary assembly this week in Krakow, Poland, under the leadership of its newly appointed President, Archbishop Thibault Verny. The assembly, held from September 30 to October 3 at the Shrine of Divine Mercy, marks a historic first for the Commission: it is the first time a plenary session has taken place outside Rome since the body’s establishment in 2014. Archbishop Verny opened the assembly by emphasizing the Commission’s mission in clear terms: “Welcome and listen to victims, heed the truth, and prevent abuse, to ensure that the Church becomes more and more a safe home.”

Krakow was chosen not only for its spiritual significance the city was once shepherded by Pope St. John Paul II, who prayed for God’s love

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