US EditionFrench Bishop to Lead Vatican’s Minors-Protection Commission
- On July 5, 2025, Pope Leo XIV named Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry as the new leader of the Vatican’s commission dedicated to safeguarding minors, taking over from Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley.
- The appointment follows Pope Francis’s 2014 establishment of the commission and Verny’s prior membership since 2022, amid ongoing efforts to address clergy abuse within the Church.
- Archbishop Verny has extensive experience addressing abuse in France, having served first within the Diocese of Paris and later with the French Bishops' Conference, where he focused on supporting victims and fostering cooperation with civil authorities.
- Verny described his appointment with three words: humility, gratitude towards Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal O'Malley, and determination to continue and deepen the commission’s work to promote protection culture globally.
- The transition reflects ongoing dedication to the Church’s safeguarding mission, with Cardinal O'Malley highlighting Verny’s cooperative approach and strong commitment to promoting protection policies worldwide and supporting vulnerable individuals.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Interview with French Archbishop Verny, new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
VATICAN CITY (Vatican Media) — Archbishop Thibault Verny is the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. He will put his French experience at the service of the universal church, while retaining his diocesan responsibilities. Archbishop Verny was president of the Council for the Prevention and Fight against Paedophilia within the episcopal conference of his own country until last June, when he passed the baton to …
Pope Leo XIV appointed this Saturday the Archbishop of Chambéry, Thibault Verny, president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated to the fight against abuses within the Church, the Holy See reported. “I am honoured by the trust he has placed in me, fully aware of the grave and sacred task entrusted to the Commission: to help the Church to be ever more vigilant, responsible and compassionate in her mission to protect …
Thibault Verny, Archbishop of Chambéry and Bishop of Maurienne and Tarentaise, was appointed this Saturday, July 5, by Leo XIV at the head of this Vatican structure created eleven years ago by Pope Francis. An international commission that leads the fight against paedophilia in connection with the various episcopal conferences in the world.
Pope Leo appoints French archbishop to succeed Cardinal O’Malley as president of Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors
Pope Leo XIV has appointed the French archbishop of Chambéry, Thibault Verny, as the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. He succeeds Cardinal Seán O’Malley, 81, the emeritus archbishop of Boston.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
