Church leaders cite key hurdles to abuse reform efforts

Church leaders cite key hurdles to abuse reform efforts

Deep-seated cultural barriers, inadequate training, and victims’ fear of speaking out continue to hamper the Catholic Church’s efforts to combat abuse in the Philippines, church leaders said ahead of a landmark safeguarding conference. These long-standing challenges will take center stage at the National Safeguarding Conference, a four-day gathering from Oct. 20 to 23 organized by […] The post Church leaders cite key hurdles to abuse reform effo…