AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLand of Fires: Pope Leo XIV met grieving families in Acerra, near Naples, where toxic waste linked to the Camorra has left generations sick, and he denounced “dizzying” profits and impunity that let polluters destroy land, water, air, and community life. AI Encyclical Countdown: In the same week, the Vatican sharpened its message for Monday’s first encyclical, with Leo framing AI as an “anthropological” test for human dignity and warning of deepfakes that can warp human relationships and public trust. Ireland on the Agenda: Taoiseach Micheál Martin pressed the Pope to invite religious orders to do “every effort” on abuse redress, while also inviting Leo to visit Ireland. Dialogue and Tensions: The Coptic Church reopened talks with Rome after reported assurances on same-sex “blessings,” as Pope Leo also voiced deep concern for Lebanon and Middle East churches.
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