AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCuria Shake-Up: Pope Leo XIV appoints Italian Salesian Sister Alessandra Smerilli as prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, with Cardinal Fabio Baggio as pro-prefect—another high-profile step in women’s leadership at the Vatican. Traditionalist Crisis: In a final appeal ahead of SSPX consecrations in Econe, the pope warns the planned episcopal rite would be a “sin of extreme gravity” and could deprive faithful of licit sacraments—while the SSPX says it will proceed. Vatican Governance: The Holy See overhauls its financial watchdog ASIF, shifting it into a new pope-led structure that reduces the body’s autonomy. Art & Heritage: The Vatican Museums begin a major, multi-year restoration of Raphael’s Loggia frescoes in the Apostolic Palace, backed by major sponsors. Vatican in the World: Pope Leo sends initial €100,000 in emergency aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela as rescue efforts continue. Faith & Tech: The Catholic University of Korea doubles down on AI education, arguing Catholic identity and ethics should guide the technology. Heatwave, Public Life: Philadelphia events tied to America’s 250th anniversary move indoors as extreme heat disrupts schedules.
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