Pakistani Archbishop renews Church's appeal to protect children from abuse - Vatican News
Emily Johnson ·
· News about the Church
Archbishop Joseph Arshad of Islamabad-Rawalpindi speaks with deep concern over the rising number of child abuse cases in Pakistan, calling child safety a national moral responsibility. Citing a 2025 report showing 3,630 cases of violence — an average of nine children abused daily — he urges the government and society to take firm action. The Church has declared 2026 the Year of Children, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the dignity and well-being of every child.