AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReligious Freedom & Law: UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned Britain can’t expect Jews to live behind “ever-higher security barriers” after counter-terror police arrested two men over a suspected Manchester plot targeting the Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Antisemitism & Community Safety: The arrests followed heightened security around Jewish worship during the High Holy Days, with Mayor Bev Craig urging action to keep the community safe. Church Under Attack: Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Kramatorsk, severely damaging the Church of St. John the Baptist and dozens of other civilian sites. Church Accountability: Victims of alleged abuse by Vatican-tied priest Marko Rupnik urged Pope Leo XIV to push for a fair, timely conclusion to the Church trial. Catholic Life: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy in Washington blessed a new playground, while Pope Leo’s Lourdes visit is framed as part of the Church’s response to abuse. Politics & Religion: Azerbaijan’s religious affairs chief Ramin Mammadov urged religious leaders to prevent politicisation of faith and provide “well-founded answers” to young people. Faith & Education: Parents in U.S. states with school-choice vouchers are increasingly choosing Catholic schools, with one writer crediting strict discipline and values. Local Church News: Harvest Church rezoning was approved in Jamestown, while Lagos authorities sealed multiple establishments including a church over environmental and noise violations.
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