The pope reflected on the Jesuits' four Universal Apostolic Preferences to address today's challenges: the Spiritual Exercises, walking with the poor, a hope-filled future, and the care of creation.

The 178 cardinals attending the two-day consistory spoke of growing polarization within their respective societies.

In the Paul VI Hall, the second session of the Extraordinary Consistory centered on peace, emphasizing the need to work toward building peace and a "civilization of love." Many groups also emphasize the need to move beyond the logic of the "just war" doctrine and instead speak of the right to proportionate self-defense.

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The panel urged repeal of the Johnson Amendment, creation of religious liberty violation hotlines, Know Your Rights posters, and presidential religious freedom awards.

The Supreme Court's decision on June 25 paves the way for possibly deporting more than 300,000 Haitians and more than 6,000 Syrians.

Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their “strong, explicit and public” support.

The government has been releasing reports on abuse allegations in each of the state's seven dioceses.

The pontiff met with the synod members to conclude a conference at the Vatican June 23-25.

The federal government has imposed stricter rules under India's foreign-donations law just days before Catholic bishops convene a nationwide day of prayer over a related bill.

On June 25, the Anteo Palazzo del Cinema in Milan, “La Milanesiana,” hosted a tribute to American film director Martin Scorsese, who sent a video message shown at the event, which was attended by Fr. Antonio Spadaro, Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.

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