Pontifical commission on minors: Abuse should be at ‘the heart of the Synod’s agenda’

The commission warned of serious “flaws in procedures that leave victims wounded and in the dark both during and after cases have been decided.”

In an unprecedented statement on Wednesday, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors appealed to Church leaders at the upcoming consistory and synod to prioritize “long overdue” reforms.

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Credit: Anna Valsi /

The commission lamented that the Church is still falling short of its duty to …