{
  "id": 14289873,
  "title": "Pope praises dean who led College of Cardinals after resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-praises-dean-who-led-college-of-cardinals-after-resignation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T21:00:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/pope-praises-dean-who-led-college-of-cardinals-after-resignation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV has commended Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re for his six-year tenure as Dean Emeritus of the College of Cardinals, praising his contributions to the Catholic Church and his dedication to the Pope. In a letter dated October 11, 2026, the Pope expressed gratitude for Re's service, highlighting his roles in the Secretariat of State, Congregation for Bishops, and his leadership during the Great Jubilee of 2000. The Pope also noted Re's wisdom, open manner, and commitment to Church teachings, as well as his priestly witness during Eucharistic celebrations.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Pope praises dean who led College of Cardinals after resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-praises-dean-who-led-college-of-cardinals-after-resignation-14294481",
        "published": "2026-10-13T21:24:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}