Inside Safeguarding

Episode 10: Episode X: Prof. Benyam Dawit Mezmur

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 cooperation. In conversation with Professor Benyam Dawit Mezmur, the discussion turns to the realities of implementing safeguarding in diverse contexts across the African continent. Drawing on his experience at both regional and international levels, he reflects on the challenges of sustainability, the importance of culturally grounded frameworks, and the need to move from policy to practice in meaningful and lasting ways.  Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly conversations and reflections from those working at the forefront of safeguarding, following the ongoing effort to strengthen accountability, protection, and care across the Church. For more information, visit tutelaminorum.va

Episode 9: Episode IX: Teresa Morris Kettelkamp

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 protection. Reflecting on her experience across different institutional contexts, she shares insights into the evolution of safeguarding in the Church, the challenges of building accountability, and the importance of translating policy into practice. Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you conversations with those working at the forefront of safeguarding, offering insight into the ongoing efforts to promote accountability, justice, and care across the global Church. For more information, visit tutelaminorum.va

Episode 8: Episode VIII: Teresa Devlin

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 and survivors. The episode also looks at safeguarding formation with the Capuchins in Cape Verde, new wellbeing initiatives for Curial staff working with sensitive cases, and a Commission-hosted webinar addressing the management of high-risk cases in ministry. In the second part of the episode, William is joined by Teresa Devlin, Commission member, for an in-depth conversation on the Universal Guidelines Framework. Together, they discuss how the Framework was developed, what emerged from its pilot phases across different regions, and how it aims to support safeguarding as a living practice rooted in both accountability and pastoral responsibility. Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights into the work of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, following how safeguarding is being developed, challenged, and strengthened across the global Church. For more information, visit tutelaminorum.va

Episode 7: Episode VII: Mons. Alì Herrera

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’s global engagement, and the priorities emerging as the work continues into the year ahead. Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture of accountability and care. For more information visit tutelaminorum.org

Episode 6: Episode VI: Sr. Linah Siabana

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 practical steps communities can take to build environments where trust and protection can take root. She also shares her experience of the conference and her hopes for strengthening collaboration across regions and congregations. Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture of accountability and care. For more information visit tutelaminorum.org