Pope Francis to meet with Bishops

Pope Francis will meet with the Presidents of Bishops' conferences from all nations in February to address the issue of protection of Minors. Perhaps this will be the beginning of a process to implement an effective structure of accountability for all clergy and religious. Such a task is enormous - simply because of the different countries - laws - and cultures all over the world. Yet the common goal is universal - the care and protection of minors, and the accountability of the Church Hierarchy. 
I know that things have changed in Canada and the United States over the past 30 years. There has been the implementation of processes to screen and prevent those convicted from ministering in the church with those who are vulnerable. 
The painful reality that we are now being reminded of is that there have been cover-ups and efforts to silence those who have been abused. I am sure that there will be many more saddening revelations that will be made public in the coming months before the bishops of the world gather in Rome in February. 
In the mean time - we continue to stay and fight - fight for the little ones who had no one to fight for them years ago!