Father Hans Zollner

Father Hans Zollner is a prominent German priest and psychologist recognized for his significant contributions to addressing the sexual abuse crisis within the Catholic Church. He is the head of the Institute of Anthropology: Interdisciplinary Studies on Human Dignity and Care at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and has been an influential voice advocating for more robust accountability and transparency in the Church's handling of abuse cases. Despite resigning from a papal commission on child protection due to frustrations over the slow pace of reform, Zollner has been vocal about the need for consistent application of established norms and laws to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.