Episode 11: Episode XI: Sister Mary Niluka Perera & Mons. Robert Vitillo

Episode 11: Episode XI: Sister Mary Niluka Perera & Mons. Robert Vitillo

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 Germany, Peru, Latin America, the Philippines, and Poland, where Commission staff and members have been meeting with religious leaders, episcopal bodies, and safeguarding practitioners to strengthen collaboration and deepen the culture of care across the Church. In conversation with Sister Mary Niluka Perera, Commission member and Congregational Safeguarding Delegate of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, and Monsignor Robert J. Vitillo, Secretary General of the International Catholic Migration Commission and fellow Commission member, the discussion turns to the Catholic Action for Children Initiative, exploring the realities facing vulnerable children today, the concept of a transversal approach to care in the face of compounding global crises, and the challenge of moving from broad commitments to effective, coordinated action on the ground. 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 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