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On August 31, 2026, the Nunciature confirmed no papal event would be held for the Paris Rupnik chapel, while a bishop stated Pope Leo XIV ordered Vatican News to ban coverage of Rupnik. Previously, on June 14, Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 10th World Day of the Poor, calling on Christians to rediscover the central role of the poor and strengthen their commitment to justice, solidarity, and human dignity. That same day, Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, offering prayers for the victims. Earlier, on June 12, Pope Leo, during his Apostolic Journey to Spain, addressed Church groups, charities, and civil organizations in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, calling for renewed commitment to migrant integration that goes beyond emergency assistance to restore dignity and belonging, reflecting on the Canary Islands' role as a principal migration route. The Pope had concluded the first leg of his journey in Spain on June 9, meeting with volunteers in Barcelona and thanking them for their generosity and spirit of service in organizing his visit.
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