Vatican City, Vatican - February 2019 – Beginning 21 February was the meeting on "The Protection of Minors in the Church", in the new Synod Hall, in the Vatican, until February 24th, presided over by Holy Father Francis. The Presidents of the Episcopal Conferences of the Catholic Church, the Heads of the Eastern Catholic Churches, the representatives of the Union of Superiors General and of the International Union of Superiors General, Members of the Roman Curia and of the Council of Cardinals are all taking part in the Meeting. After the initial prayer, the Holy Father gave his speech, followed by the screening of a video, the reports of card. Luis Antonio Tagle, of mgr. Charles Jude Scicluna, and sessions of group work. Also present at the meeting: Fr Francesco Cereda, Vicar of the Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation.