Pakistani Archbishop renews Church's appeal to protect children from abuse

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Archbishop Joseph Arshad, Bishop of the Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, reflects on the Church in Pakistan's commitment to protecting children from abuse or exploitation, stressing that "child safety is not just a family matter, but a national moral responsibility."

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Martin Dvořák

Ano, má pravdu, že to není jen věc rodiny. U nás v Česku to taky často končí tím, že se o tom mluví jen potichu doma. Dobře, že to říká nahlas i na národní úrovni.

Росица Петрова

Да, архиепископът е прав – не е само семейна работа. У нас в България също често се мълчи и се крие в къщи, особено в малките градове. Добре, че го казва на национално ниво, защото децата са най-уязвимите.

Irene Anderson

Yes, he's right that it's a national moral responsibility, not just something families whisper about behind closed doors. Here in Australia we've seen how silence lets abuse continue, especially in smaller communities. Good that the archbishop is saying it out loud.

Marie Černá

Ano, u nás se to taky často zametá pod koberec, aby se „nerušila rodina“. Co mě zajímá, jestli by v Česku pomohlo, kdyby se to víc řešilo přes školy a farnosti už od malých dětí, nejen když se něco stane.

Timothy Johnson

Yes, the archbishop is spot on calling it a national moral responsibility. Here in Melbourne we've seen what happens when parishes and schools stay quiet instead of teaching kids early about boundaries. Marie, I reckon starting with simple lessons in farnosti and schools from a young age would help a lot, rather than waiting for trouble.

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