Zuppi, a plan to prevent abuse. In November a report

"The thought is always for the victims, their pain is the first concern".

For this reason, the

will disclose the data on the phenomenon of pedophilia and on the actions initiated in the dioceses by 18 November.

This was announced by the new president of the Italian Bishops' Conference, Cardinal Matteo

in the press conference at the end of the general assembly.

"We must", "the Church is on the side of the victims", "there is no will to cover up", assures the archbishop of Bologna.

An important step, in a

to be implemented for the protection of minors.

Two independent university institutes will analyze the data from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

But talking about a real turning point seems soon: the victims of pedophilia, present at the meeting with the press, are not satisfied.

First of all, the period of time over which the investigation will take place, from 2000 to 2021, leaves out the many cases of the past and above all a system that defended itself with silence and the transfers of abusive priests.

Furthermore, the victims pointed out that the entire part relating to any compensation is missing.

For Francesco Zanardi of La Rete L'Abuso the Church "must open the archives and give them to the State. Today in fact both the State and the Church leave these poor survivors to drift. This situation is unique in Europe".

"Under the new presidency of Cardinal Zuppi who has made several steps forward in many ways but on this obviously there will be none", says pessimist

, spokesman for the Italy Church Too coordination.

"So far - also explained another spokesman,

- we do not notice changes with respect to the Bassetti presidency on these issues, but it would be foolish as well as illogical not to take note of this change and leave the evaluation" on the new president of the CEI "pending" .

The cardinal of Bologna, on the other hand, has launched a direct invitation to Zanardi himself, who is a bit of a point of reference for the victims' associations: "Let's meet".

In addition to the annual report, the five lines of action indicated include: the strengthening of diocesan representatives and related services for the protection of minors;

the implementation of listening centers;

constant analysis of the data collected by the former Holy Office;

collaboration with the observatory on pedophilia and pornography set up by the government.

In its work to combat abuses, the Italian Church also provides for "the accompaniment of abusers. We are a mother, your son is always your son", commented Zuppi.

The abuse issue has effectively monopolized Zuppi's first press conference as president of the Italian bishops.

The expectation is great that the new presidency will be able to bridge the gap between what the Italian Church has done with respect to other episcopates.

The mid-November report will be the first verification of this journey.

he also spoke of the importance of a Church that "really knows how to listen, also allowing itself to be wounded by the suffering of the people".

The Church "wants to be a traveling companion" for everyone, said the archbishop of Bologna.

Finally, a word on Ukraine and on the need to promote peace: "All things that go in the direction of dialogue are desirable" and so, "about Italy's peace plan, I hope it creates consensus, that it becomes European".

"We must not reason only in the logic of arms", "we need to find a diplomatic composition in the highest sense", because "the greatest right is that of peace", concluded Zuppi.