AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiplomacy & Representation: Tammy Sandhu MBE was formally accredited as the UK’s next ambassador to the Vatican after meeting Pope Leo XIV, with a brief focused on climate action, AI governance, and tackling modern slavery and violence against women. Ukraine & Peace Messaging: At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV condemned fresh Russian attacks on Ukraine and urged renewed negotiations to “bear concrete fruit,” while also highlighting Jesus’ call to fraternal correction and mutual love. Women, Leadership, Peace: The Holy See told the UN that women must be “artisans of peace and guardians of life,” warning that a “culture of power” is normalizing war. Family Life in the Vatican: Pope Leo called Vatican families a “great miracle” at the annual Family Feast, praising the daily “mirror of God” found in giving life and love. Arts & Culture: Castel Gandolfo marked 400 years of papal summer care with Saint Sebastian celebrations and a historical procession in period dress. Canonization Watch: A Spanish married couple, Tomás and Paquita Alvira, is under review for sainthood. Film & Faith on Screen: Reviews spotlight Nanni Moretti’s Venice entry “It Will Happen Tonight,” plus the Vatican-flavored “Chronovisor” mystery.
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