Pope sends video message to new
abuse prevention centre in Chile
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| Pope Francis records video message |
Pope Francis accompanies the opening of the Cuida Centre for
the prevention of abuse in Chile, with a video message in which he thanks those
involved in promoting this project.
By Vatican News
Pope Francis begins by saying that, through this video
message, he wants to be present on this day on which the Fundación Cuida takes
shape.
The purpose of this new centre, he says, is not only to
address the serious problems of prevention and abuse, but to conduct research
and to seek policies that can “save more and more minors from everything that
is abuse, everything that is manipulation and that in some way destroys their
hearts”.
Protecting children
The Pope sent the message to the Catholic University of
Chile and to the "Fundación para la Confianza" which, together, are
responsible for creating the new Cuida Centre. At the heart of his message, the
Pope calls on these institutions in Chile to “take care of the children”.
During the inauguration ceremony, the Rector of the Catholic
University, Ignacio Sánchez, specified the priority of the Centre as being “to
contribute to a public policy that will allow the construction of a more
respectful and protective society towards children and adolescents”.
Preventing abuse
The "Fundación para la Confianza" was founded in
2010 by victims of abuses committed by former priest Fernando Kadima. Its
mission is to combat child abuse and to accompany and assist those who have
been victims of these crimes.
The Cuida Centre is an academic and research space created
to gather scientific evidence, promote public policies and develop tools for
prevention and action in the field of abuse and the protection of minors.
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