Weekly News Roundup October 26, 2022

Our stories this week include: (1) the claim recently made by a Vatican Cardinal and Synod official that Vatican II "saved the Church" from becoming "a small sect"; (2) the renewal of the Vatican -China deal (confirmed by the Holy See on Saturday, Oct. 22); (3) disturbing details about three newly appointed members of the Pontifical Academy for Life; and (4) more targeting of pro-life activists by the U.S. Department of Justice while "Catholic" President Biden promises to "codify Roe v. Wade" if Democrats are able to regain a majority in the Senate and further their majority in the House.