AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVatican Media & Saints: Pope Leo XIV used his Sept. 23 general audience to praise Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the pioneering radio-and-TV evangelist, ahead of his Sept. 24 beatification in St. Louis—an event expected to draw tens of thousands and streamed worldwide. Faith Meets Culture: Sheen’s legacy is also being celebrated through memories of his “Holy Hour” habit in Rome and the seminary chapel where his daily prayer is still practiced. Papal Travel & Global Arts: Pope Leo’s France trip (Sept. 25–28) spotlights UNESCO and Lourdes, with themes including AI, youth, peace, and interreligious dialogue. Sacred Relics Under Security: The Holy Tunic of Christ will be presented to the pope at Stade de France under tight, secretive security. Church Accountability: Ahead of Lourdes, Slovenian Rupnik abuse victims and supporters of transparency are urging the Vatican to speed and clarify the ongoing trial, as the pope prepares private meetings with abuse survivors. Vatican Tech Ethics: At the same time, Leo stressed that technology and AI must serve human dignity and peace, not replace faith or deepen divisions.
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