AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpain Visit: Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on June 10, marking Antoni Gaudí’s 100th death anniversary and the opening of the basilica’s newest tower. Vatican Diplomacy: The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Rome’s school for future Vatican diplomats, marks 325 years, with Pope Leo stressing its mission to bring Christ’s message to the “forum of nations.” AI and Ethics: In his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the pope warns AI must be “disarmed” to prevent domination and “digital slavery,” urging accountability, oversight, and human responsibility. Global Prayer for Peace: Pope Leo closed the Marian month with a worldwide rosary for peace, calling for daily commitments to justice and nonviolence, including on social media. Church and Society: A Vatican appeal to keep Sioux Falls’ Christ the King Catholic school open has been denied, with officials urging families to move forward. Youth and Formation: Pope Leo told Italian scouts and guides to let the Gospel be their “navigator,” linking Pentecost to a renewed mission of witness. Culture & Lifestyle: Relics of St. Carlo Acutis visited Cork for a Mass tied to the Cork City Marathon, blending faith, remembrance, and community. Politics Clash: Trump renewed attacks on Pope Leo after the pontiff met Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, reigniting tensions over Iran and U.S. foreign policy.
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