PHILIPPINES
GMA
Pope Francis has named a Filipino as one of the new members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, the Vatican said Wednesday.
Vatican Radio said Dr. Gabriel Dy-Liacco is one of the new members chosen from different parts of the world, to have a full representation of diverse cultures.
The pontifical commission seeks to safeguard the welfare of minors, including improving sex abuse prevention and better care for victims.
Its next plenary session is scheduled in the Vatican from Feb. 6 to 8, 2015.
Vatican Radio, citing information from the Holy See Press Office, described Dy-Liacco as an adolescent psychotherapist and pastoral counselor for various mental health concerns “including of individuals, couples, families and groups, including victims and perpetrators of abuse.”
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