The Chilean bishops have begun their meeting with the Pope with a 24-hour retreat. A court staffer has been dismissed after a possible “major breach of security” in the Cardinal Pell case. Mexico’s bishops’ conference has unveiled a a new pastoral plan following “an admonishment from Pope Francis”. A new Vatican instruction has ordered all contemplative nuns to join federations. Clergy in East Timor have accused a bishop of “overt politicking” during national elections. The Russian Orthodox Church has officially added three ancient Western saints to its calendar. And Thomas McDonald offers a “quick and easy” guide to sacramentals. Follow me on Twitter @lukecoppen for updates throughout the day.