AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPapal Audience in the Spotlight: Rock icon Patti Smith met Pope Leo XIV for a 40-minute private audience at the Apostolic Palace, with Vatican culture official Antonio Spadaro describing it as “a spark” and “a conversation” between two Chicago natives. Vatican Governance: Pope Leo XIV issued a new Fundamental Law for Vatican City State, including changes that allow non-cardinals to lead parts of the government, while also naming new members to the Apostolic Signatura, the Church’s highest judicial body. Vatican Finances: APSA reported 2025 operating surplus fell by more than 60%, even as net worth rose thanks to gains tied to gold and real estate. Church Meets Public Policy: Florida’s attorney general warned Catholic schools using state vouchers that they must accept vaccine exemptions, or risk losing scholarship eligibility. Faith, Culture, and Dialogue: The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue announced a first Christian–Confucian colloquium in Seoul, aiming to address social fragmentation, moral uncertainty, environmental degradation, and threats to peace.
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