AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSSPX Schism Fallout: Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez issued a decree in Palm Beach after the SSPX’s July 1 illicit consecrations, declaring SSPX sacraments (including penance and matrimony) invalid in the diocese and barring SSPX clergy and faithful from preaching, teaching, retreats, or any ministry there. Vatican-Italy Diplomacy: Pope Leo XIV marked America’s 250th with a relaxed July 4 dinner at U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch’s Rome residence—complete with an American-themed charcuterie board, Chicago-style hot dogs, and desserts—offering a rare, informal look at the pontiff. Vatican on AI: The Vatican released its third Pope Leo XIV documentary, “Leo in Rome,” while separate coverage highlights the pope’s push to confront AI misuse and protect human dignity. China Religious Pressure: Even after Pastor Ezra Jin’s release, reporting says China’s campaign against independent religious practice continues, with house churches and Vatican-loyal Catholics still under surveillance or detention. Liturgy and Lay Roles: The Vatican rejected German bishops’ request to allow lay people to preach during Mass, drawing disappointment from Catholic groups and renewed debate over equality and pastoral practice. Church Governance in Korea: Korea’s bishops’ conference formed an AI task force to draft ethical guidelines for church use of artificial intelligence.
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