AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAmoris Laetitia Anniversary: The Vatican released the framework for an Oct. 7-14 global family summit with Eastern Catholic Church heads and bishops’ conference presidents, aiming for “mutual listening” and synodal discernment on how to proclaim the Gospel to families today. Papal Travel: Pope Leo XIV made surprise visits during his Castel Gandolfo vacation, praying at the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity in Vallepietra and then at the monasteries of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica in Subiaco. Rupnik Trial Update: The Holy See again denied reports that former Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik was acquitted, saying the canonical review is still ongoing and that secrecy is needed to protect the process and those involved. China Appointments: Pope Leo approved the ordination of Father Joseph Chang Yanfeng as bishop of Chifeng under the Holy See–China provisional agreement, with the ceremony carried out through state-recognized Catholic structures. Nuclear Disarmament Push: Pope Leo renewed calls for peace and disarmament amid escalating Iran-related tensions, urging leaders to reject war and return to negotiations. Church Governance: The prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops outlined what the pope emphasizes in bishop selection—prayer, openness, collaboration, and care for the marginalized.
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