AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSSPX Schism: Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican moved fast after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal mandate, declaring the act schismatic and triggering automatic excommunications for those involved, with Cardinal Parolin calling it a deep wound to Church unity and urging dialogue. Family Synod Prep: The Holy See published the preparatory framework for an Oct. 7–14 Vatican meeting with Eastern Catholic leaders and bishops’ conference presidents, marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia and focusing on pastoral steps for families through “mutual listening.” Migration at Lampedusa: As the U.S. marked its 250th anniversary, Leo visited Lampedusa and pressed Europe to “receive, protect, support and integrate” migrants, while Vatican messaging continues to fuel sharp debate at home and abroad. Holy Land Security: From Jerusalem, Church and civil groups warned of rising anti-Christian incidents, including calls to investigate online content tied to attacks on Christian holy sites. Vatican Media Training: EWTN’s Summer Academy in Rome wrapped up, training young journalists to work as peacemakers amid polarization and fake news. Devil Debate in L’Osservatore Romano: A theological controversy erupted after a supplement raised questions about whether its treatment of evil blurs Catholic teaching on Satan’s personal existence.
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