AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPapal Peace & Creation: Pope Leo XIV warned that war and ecological damage feed a “vicious cycle” of poverty, inequality, and new social tensions in his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, urging truth, dialogue, patience, justice, mercy, and love as the real tools for peace. Vatican Diplomacy: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun met Pope Leo XIV in Rome, seeking support for full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon; the Holy See said it is satisfied with the U.S.-Israel-Lebanon framework signing but voiced “serious concerns” about implementation. Sacred Music Spotlight: In his Aug. 19 general audience, the Pope doubled down on Vatican II teaching that sacred music is not decoration but prayer—connected to the liturgy’s action, unity, and solemnity. Lourdes Visual Fallout: Ahead of Pope Leo’s September visit, Lourdes will cover all Father Marko Rupnik mosaics on the basilica façade permanently, citing respect for abuse victims. Arts & Film: “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” heads to theaters Aug. 25–26 (English), spotlighting the Blessed U.S. priest’s life and mission. Church Culture Clash: A “silent disco” at Canterbury Cathedral drew backlash from Christians who called it a desecration of a sacred space.
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