Episode 11: Episode XI: Sister Mary Niluka Perera & Mons. Robert Vitillo

In the eleventh episode of Inside Safeguarding, William Roberts guides listeners through the latest developments from the Commission, as safeguarding efforts take shape through international travel, regional partnerships, and the growing momentum towards the Third Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding, due for publication in October 2026.This episode spans engagements in Germany, Peru, Latin America, the Philippines, and Poland, where Commission staff and members have been meeting with religious leaders, episcopal bodies, and safeguarding practitioners to strengthen collaboration and deepen the culture of care across the Church.In conversation with Sister Mary Niluka Perera, Commission member and Congregational Safeguarding Delegate of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, and Monsignor Robert J. Vitillo, Secretary General of the International Catholic Migration Commission and fellow Commission member, the discussion turns to the Catholic Action for Children Initiative, exploring the realities facing vulnerable children today, the concept of a transversal approach to care in the face of compounding global crises, and the challenge of moving from broad commitments to effective, coordinated action on the ground.Hosted by William Roberts, Inside Safeguarding brings you monthly conversations and reflections from those working at the forefront of safeguarding, following the ongoing effort to strengthen accountability, protection, and care across the Church.For more information, visit tutelaminorum.va