AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoVatican Diplomacy & Unity: Pope Leo XIV used his June consistory to press cardinals for candid dialogue on synodality, AI, and war—reiterating that war is “never blessed by God.” Traditionalist Crisis: In a last-ditch letter, he begged the SSPX to halt unauthorized bishop consecrations, warning it would trigger schism and a “sin of extreme gravity.” Curia Leadership: The pope appointed Salesian Sister Alessandra Smerilli as prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, with Cardinal Fabio Baggio as pro-prefect—another high-profile woman in Vatican leadership. AI Governance: The Vatican launched a coordinated interdicasterial AI effort and is rolling out guidelines for responsible AI use across its offices. Art & Restoration: Vatican Museums began a major, multi-year restoration of Raphael’s Loggia frescoes—now getting careful cleaning and conservation. Heatwave Watch: Italy and the Balkans sweltered under record heat, with wildfire fears rising; Vatican pilgrims cooled themselves during Pope Leo’s Angelus. Culture Beyond Rome: A Vatican-permitted Sistine Chapel immersive show is in its final weeks in Sydney, bringing Michelangelo’s ceiling to audiences via high-resolution projections.
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