AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVatican–SSPX Schism: Pope Leo XIV urged the Society of St. Pius X to stop planned bishop consecrations, calling the move a “schismatic act” and warning it carries a “sin of extreme gravity.” The Vatican then declared the group formally broken with the Church, excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned Catholics to avoid attending its Masses. Vatican Diplomacy & Rights: Canada’s UN ambassador David Lametti said the Trump administration is taking an “obstructionist” approach at the UN, pushing back on gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate language. U.S. 250th Anniversary Letter: Pope Leo XIV released a full letter for America’s 250th, stressing religious freedom as central to the American promise and to the Church’s flourishing. Venezuela Earthquakes: After twin quakes, rescuers pulled a security guard alive eight days later, while the UN warned the death toll could reach 10,000 and that hundreds of thousands of buildings were destroyed, including damaged hospitals and churches. Vatican Media & Prayer: The Diocese of Phoenix partnered with the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, with Vatican Media support, to distribute Pope Leo XIV’s monthly prayer intentions across local platforms, including a mental-health themed October video.
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