Safeguarding has become one of the most urgent priorities in the Church and society today. Across dioceses, religious congregations, educational institutions, and civil organisations, significant efforts have been made to create safer environments, particularly for children and vulnerable adults. These efforts are necessary, long overdue, and non-negotiable. Yet safeguarding also presents a difficult challenge that is often overlooked: How do we protect the vulnerable while ensuring justice for those who may be falsely accused? This important question was the focus

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how societies communicate, make decisions, and relate to one another. In a recent webinar on Safeguarding in the AI Era: Protecting Human Dignity in an Age of Intelligent Systems, Dr. Elias Mokua, SJ, examined this transformation through a safeguarding lens, emphasising the ethical, pastoral, and practical responsibilities that arise in a digital age. His central concern was clear: while AI offers immense potential, it also presents significant risks to human dignity,

Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s responsibility to safeguarding the vulnerable adults and minors, describing safeguarding as a defining measure of the Church’s moral integrity. His message was addressed to participants at the Second National Meeting of Local Representatives for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults, convened by the Italian Bishops’ Conference. At the centre of the Pope’s reflection is a clear assertion: the way the Church treats its most vulnerable members reveals the authenticity of its