Catholic Church news: Action française symposium and Pope Leo XIV hospital admission

An international symposium titled ‘Action française and the Holy See: the centenary of a condemnation 1926-2026’ is scheduled to take place from December 9 to 11, 2026, at the Catholic Institute of Rennes in France. The event will feature various academic sessions focusing on the historiographical review of the condemnation, the transformation of the Catholic political field, and the intellectual and Roman-scale impact of the decision.

In separate Catholic news, Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Gemelli Hospital. Other recent developments include the conclusion of the first sessions of the Meeting on Families at the Vatican, the Pope's reaffirmation of the Church's rejection of the death penalty, and the refusal of the SFAP to participate in organizing assisted dying services.