He Pope Leo XIV He appointed an archbishop this Saturday Chambéry, Thibult Verny, President Papal Commission for the Protection of Minors The saint is dedicated to the struggle against abuse in the church, the Holy throne said.
“It is a great honor for me for the trust that he introduced in me, fully aware of the serious and sacred task, entrusted to the commission: to help the Church be more and more vigilant, responsible and compassionate in his mission to protect the most vulnerable among us,” Werny wrote after his appointment in the note.
The French archbishop was part of the commission created by the pope Francisco In 2013, under the presidency of the American cardinal Sean O’Melly, To whom he devoted a few words of recognition.
“In times of deep complexity, Cardinal O’Melly was a moral compass for believers and for goodwill around the world. He firmly defended the championship of the voices of the surviving rapists, giving them a space that would be heard, believed and accompanied in search of truth, justice, healing and significant institutional reform, ”he said.
On the road map of his presidency, the French cardinal explained that his priorities “Support for churches”Especially “for those who are still fighting for the implementation of adequate measures of trusteeship.”
“We will promote subsidiarity and fair distribution of resources so that all parts of the church, regardless of their geographical position or circumstances, can support the highest protection standards,” he added.
For your part, O’Melly He assured that “this is a blessing for everything that Pope Leo XIV Trusted the leadership Commission Archbishop, who is the leader in cooperation, committed to progress Global acceptance Protection and protection measures to ensure that, to the maximum possible degree, the safety of those who are in the care of the church around the world. ”
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The American cardinal emphasized that Return “He was on the front line in search of healing and reconciliation with the victims” and his work with the forces of the Order and the civil authorities for Guarantee “Responsibility to the serious failures of the Church in France.”
“The words and actions of the Holy Father in these first months of his pontificate certify the world that the church will not become more complicated in its efforts to guarantee, to the maximum possible degree, to protect children, vulnerable adults and all people in our communities,” added O’Melly.
French Bishop Tibult Verni, the new president of the Papal Commission for the Protection of Minors – Vatican News @Tutetelaminorum https://t.co/qjd8jl7u9k
– Vatican News (@vaticannews_es) July 5, 2025
With information EFE.
