Inside Safeguarding

In the twelfth episode of Inside Safeguarding, William Roberts guides listeners through the latest developments from the Commission, as two major stories take centre stage: the publication of the Commission's revised Statutes, approved by Pope Leo XIV for a three-year trial period, and the Commission's first in-person meeting with Ending Clergy Abuse, held at Palazzo Maffei in Rome under the banne...

In the eleventh episode of Inside Safeguarding , William Roberts guides listeners through the latest developments from the Commission, as safeguarding efforts take shape through international travel, regional partnerships, and the growing momentum towards the Third Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding, due for publication in October 2026. This episode spans engagements...

In the tenth episode of Inside Safeguarding , William Roberts guides listeners through the latest developments, highlighting how safeguarding takes shape through collaboration, formation, and sustained dialogue. This episode brings together insights from across Brazil, Italy, Africa, and Asia, where safeguarding efforts are unfolding through agreements, training initiatives, and regional cooperati...

In this special edition of Inside Safeguarding , we mark the departure of Teresa Morris Kettelkamp, who concludes her service as Adjunct Secretary of the Commission after more than a decade of work in safeguarding. In this conversation, William Roberts speaks with Teresa Morris Kettelkamp about her years of service within the Commission and her broader career in law enforcement and child protectio...

In the eighth episode of Inside Safeguarding , we explore how safeguarding is being shaped through leadership, formation, and accountability, as the Commission continues its work at the start of a new year. In this episode, William Roberts reflects on key developments from the past month, including Pope Leo XIV’s remarks on the abuse crisis and the central responsibility of listening to victims an...

In the seventh episode of Inside Safeguarding , we close the year with a special retrospective edition reflecting on the Commission’s work, challenges, and milestones over the past twelve months. In this conversation, William Roberts speaks with Monsignor Ali Herrera, Secretary of the Commission, who looks back on the year’s key developments in safeguarding, the lessons learned from the Commission...

In the sixth episode of Inside Safeguarding, we sit down with Sr Linah Siabana, a religious sister deeply engaged in safeguarding formation across Africa and a speaker at the recent Building Communities that Safeguard Dignity conference. In this conversation, Sr Siabana reflects on the realities she encounters in her safeguarding work, the importance of formation within religious life, and the pra...

In the fifth episode of Inside Safeguarding , we mark the launch of the Commission’s Second Annual Report with a special edition dedicated to its key findings and global impact. In this episode, William Roberts speaks with Nathan Leopold, the Commission’s Annual Report Associate, who offers an inside look at the process behind compiling the report, from data collection to survivor engagement, and...

In the fourth episode of Inside Safeguarding, we sit down with Archbishop Thibault Verny, the newly appointed President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. In this conversation, Archbishop Verny reflects on the Commission’s mission at the start of his leadership. He shares his vision for strengthening a global safeguarding culture, the priorities he intends to pursue, and ho...

In the third episode of Inside Safeguarding , we sit down with Cardinal Seán O’Malley – former Archbishop of Boston and outgoing President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. In this reflective conversation, Cardinal O’Malley looks back on over a decade of global safeguarding leadership, sharing lessons learned, hopes for the Church’s ongoing reform, and the principles that...

In the second episode of Inside Safeguarding, we sit down with Juan Carlos Cruz – international advocate, abuse survivor and member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. In a wide-ranging conversation, Cruz reflects on his personal journey, the global progress made in safeguarding, and his hopes for a Church that listens with humility and acts with courage. Hosted by William R...

In the pilot episode of Inside Safeguarding , we sit down with Dr Patricia Espinoza—criminal psychiatrist, expert in child abuse prevention, and member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.  In this candid conversation, Espinoza shares her perspective on the current state of safeguarding globally, the role of institutional accountability, and the psychological dynamics at play...