In a recent episode of Vatican Seven, a video discussion on topics pertaining to the Catholic Church, several significant updates were addressed. The participants included Pavol Rábara, head of the Christian World section, and Imrich Gazda, deputy editor of the Postoj newspaper. They explored five notable personalities and events that have garnered attention in the last month, which included the appointment of a new Archbishop in Prague, the resistance of Lefebvrist groups against certain church reforms, and a new leader of the German Bishop’s Conference.

The main focus of the discussion was a historic moment in Assisi, where for the first time in history, believers were able to pay respects to the relics of St. Francis of Assisi. Imrich Gazda was present at this event and provided personal insights into the significance of this occasion for the Catholic faithful. This moment marked a pivotal interaction between the followers of St. Francis and the broader church community, illustrating the ongoing relevance of historical figures in contemporary faith practices.

Additionally, the visit of Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the head of Vatican diplomacy, to Slovakia raised discussions around the so-called Vatican treaties. Progressive Slovakia initiated talks on these treaties in light of Gallagher's visit, which was met with responses from various political parties, including KDH and KBS. They emphasized that these agreements establish clear operational rules and are not merely symbolic, indicating a broader engagement of religious and political leaders in fostering interfaith and governmental relations in Slovakia.