Holy See Publishes Statutes of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Jun 13, 2026 09:28

ZENIT Staff

Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors Photo: Religión Digital

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Leo received respiratory physiotherapy and completed mobility exercises, beginning to walk around his hospital room and carrying out daily activities independently. He has also returned to his usual diet, eating both breakfast and lunch. According to his doctors, his recovery is following the expected course.

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The encouraging signs have prompted cautious optimism, but they do not yet provide a complete picture of his prognosis. The Vatican has confirmed that the cancerous tissue was removed, while the results needed to establish whether the disease had spread have not been made public

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Holy See Publishes Statutes of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

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Presumption of innocence returns for priests: U.S. bishops approve revision of anti-abuse “charter”