Marie Collins is a former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and an Irish survivor of clergy sexual abuse.
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Exclusive: Marie Collins responds to Francis, seeking transparency in bishop accountability process
Commentary: If all is in place and bishops are being held accountable behind the scenes then why, in his recent letter to the People of God, does Pope Francis refer to efforts "to come up with" and delay in "applying" the "actions and sanctions that are so necessary"?
Exclusive: Marie Collins responds to Cardinal Müller's allegations about abuse commission
Former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors challenges Muller's response to her resignation.
Exclusive: Survivor explains decision to leave Vatican's abuse commission
In her own words. After three years on the commission advising Pope Francis on child protection, abuse survivor Marie Collins is resigning. Here’s why.
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Vatican abuse commission member responds to leave of absence controversy
Viewpoint: I have been asked about the Commission discussion and vote last Saturday at our Plenary. Why the silence and why have I not walked away? I will now explain.