AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSagrada Família Centenary: Pope Leo XIV blessed the final Tower of Jesus at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, calling Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece a “sign of unity and harmony,” as fireworks lit up the basilica and crowds packed streets around the world’s tallest church. Montserrat Connection: During the same Spain visit, he entrusted his pontificate to Our Lady of Montserrat (“La Moreneta”), tying the devotion to his own parish in Peru and urging faith that turns hatred into peace. Migration & Integration: In Tenerife, he condemned traffickers and warned of a “silent shipwreck” for migrants, while also urging newcomers to learn the language, respect laws, and integrate. Local Faith Event: Women in Montserrat are invited to the free “EMERGE” workshop at the Public Library on June 13, led by wellness coach Vanessa Farrell, focused on spiritual reflection and personal growth. Regional Training: OECS says Antigua and Barbuda will host a specialised services sector training programme (June 29–July 2) including Montserrat, to boost resilience and competitiveness. Marine Conservation: Montserrat officially joins the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone. Public Service Staffing: Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda highlighted recruitment struggles for civil service roles, with Montserrat among those represented. Justice Watch: Barcelona saw a fatal shooting outside a police station, with police searching for a suspect and saying it’s not linked to the pope’s visit.
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