AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVatican Library Expansion: Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st birthday with a first visit to the Vatican Library and announced a new modern building in Vatican City to house both the Library and the Vatican Apostolic Archive, citing space limits and a surge in holdings and documentary production. Workforce Pay Reset: In a separate decree, he repealed Pope Francis-era 2021 COVID salary cuts for cardinals and senior Vatican officials, restoring pre-pandemic pay levels from Sept. 1, 2026. AI and Catholic Social Teaching: At Georgetown, Church leaders and scholars framed Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as a call for dialogue on how to keep AI human-centered and morally grounded. AI Governance Push: Across the Atlantic, King Charles is set to host major AI executives in Scotland to push for shared safety principles, with Vatican AI adviser Paolo Benanti expected to attend. Vatican Agriculture: The Vatican vegetable garden moved to 100% organic cultivation, with produce used by nuns and shared with a Vatican soup kitchen. Argentina Visit Prep: The Argentine Episcopal Conference sent Pope Leo a birthday letter ahead of his planned Nov. 8–11 trip to Buenos Aires, Claypole, Córdoba, and Luján.
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