Weekly News Roundup February 2, 2023

Our stories this week include: (1) the Pope's current trip to Africa, which includes visits to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan; (2) Francis' latest handwritten response to Fr. James Martin, in answer to LGBT dubia; (3) the newly appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops (background and analysis); (4) more evidence of massive decline in the Church since Vatican II (Netherlands and Germany); and (5) Mark Houck's victory in court (a huge win for the pro-life movement).