Pope Francis reconfirmed the leadership of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and expanded its membership from 17 to 20 people, naming 10 new members and reappointing 10 returning members. Twelve of the members are laypeople, three are women religious, three are bishops and two are priests. -- Auxiliary Bishop Thibault Verny of Paris, who heads the archdiocese's efforts in child protection and is chairman of the Safeguarding Commission of the French bishops' conference. -- Ernesto Caffo, founder and president of an Italian non-profit promoting children's rights and combating abuse and violence against minors. It remains an advisory body for the pope, and it offers concrete assistance to every level of the church worldwide.

Source: Ethiopian News September 30, 2022 16:50 UTC