Inside Safeguarding

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 reflects on what the results reveal about progress and challenges in safeguarding across the Church.

Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global expe...

Duration: 00:32:08

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 how the Church must continue to confront the challenges of abuse with transparency, accountability, and care.

Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to...

Duration: 00:19:55

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 must guide this work beyond any single figure.

Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture o...

Duration: 00:27:35

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 Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly insights from global experts working to end abuse and promote a culture of accountability and care.

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Duration: 00:26:01

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 in both abuse and prevention.

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.

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Duration: 00:24:11