AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSSPX Warning: Pope Leo XIV broke his silence on the Society of St. Pius X, telling journalists he’s considering another appeal to “do not do this,” but adding that if the SSPX proceeds with July episcopal consecrations without papal mandate, “we must move forward,” stressing their refusal of “fundamental elements” of Vatican II. Middle East Diplomacy: At his June 17 general audience, the pope welcomed the expected US-Iran MoU signing, urging mutual trust and dialogue, and renewed his call for an end to the war in Ukraine. Migration in Spain: Reflecting on his Spain trip, Leo highlighted the Canary Islands as a gateway for migrants and urged Christians to “reread the Gospel” amid Europe’s “graveyards of the sea,” calling the path toward a “civilization of love” one that needs goodwill and God’s help. Vatican Appointments & Media: Maria Montserrat Alvarado, COO of EWTN News, was named prefect of the Dicastery for Communication effective Nov. 1. Church in the World: Cardinal Camillo Ruini, a major strategist of post–John Paul II Italy, died at 95; Pope also sent condolences for Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra damage while calling for “paths of dialogue.”
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