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in Andorra’s diarchic system, only one of the two co-princes must sign legislation for it to become law. Photo: ACN

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

After just four months as bishop of Detroit, the new bishop dismisses three beloved professors from the local seminary

Though the archdiocese has offered no official reason for the terminations—citing longstanding policies against commenting on personnel matters—many observers see the move as a deliberate shift away from the conservative theological roots that helped shape Sacred Heart into a flagship institution during the papacies of John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land

“We return from Gaza with broken hearts”: Cardinal Pizzaballa at press conference in Jerusalem

The conference opened with a video prepared by the Latin Patriarchate’s Media Office, featuring real scenes from Gaza that illustrated the severe humanitarian suffering and the vast destruction left by the war. Special focus was given to the Holy Family Latin Parish, which has become a refuge for dozens of displaced families—Christians and Muslims alike.