Italian academic and Vatican II scholar, Villanova professor and columnist
Catholic exorcists with large social-media followings are prompting bishops to reassess online ministry. A Denver archdiocese says Fr. Chad Ripperger will take a one-year break from public speaking to focus on his religious community, after a meeting with Archbishop Golka. The move follows related actions involving other exorcists and a broader debate on how the church engages with online platforms.
The Pope has arrived in Montevideo for the start of a 12-day Latin American tour that includes Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. He has confirmed his travel is proceeding despite surgery for a cancerous tumour and says universal healthcare should be accessible to all. He will meet leaders, attend masses, and visit communities amid regional challenges.