AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVatican & Migration: Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Spain for a week-long trip that includes stops in Madrid, Barcelona, Montserrat Monastery and the Canary Islands, with a clear focus on migrants and a message against division and polarization. Montserrat Spotlight: The itinerary explicitly features a visit to Montserrat Monastery, placing the island in the spotlight during the pope’s EU tour. Church Comms Change: Women in the Vatican have welcomed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, starting Nov. 1. Caribbean Resilience: Antigua and Barbuda signed a five-year national framework to strengthen disaster defences against hurricanes, drought and other hazards, aligning with regional and global resilience goals. ECCU Economics: A Caribbean banking analysis argues that “the cost of money” in the Eastern Caribbean is keeping borrowing expensive, while credit unions may offer lower rates. Sports: Australia’s Matildas suffered a 1-0 friendly loss to Mexico in Newcastle, with a late winner in stoppage time.
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