AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEarthquake Response in Colombia: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences and prayers after a 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia, urging “spiritual strength and Christian hope” for victims and thanking rescue workers as death tolls and injuries continue to rise. Disaster Care on the Ground: Reports describe hospitals on red alert, curfews in hard-hit areas like Cali, and volunteers clearing rubble by hand while families search for missing loved ones. Vatican Finance Oversight: The Pope appointed eight new members to the Council for the Economy, including four laypeople and two millennial laywomen, reinforcing Vatican governance and budget oversight. Church, Media, and Truth: At the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Catholic sisters and Vatican officials warned that AI-driven misinformation is fueling “news avoidance,” calling for human-centered communication that protects dignity. Pro-Life Mobilization in India: A 5,000-strong March for Life in Chennai featured Cardinal Anthony Poola and Tamil Nadu Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, who urged repeal of abortion laws and sparked political debate. Health & Care in Practice: Coverage also highlights homebound ministry bringing the Eucharist to elderly and infirm Catholics, responding to loneliness in care settings.
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