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Marriage Pope Leo XIV

Church must not relativise teaching on marriage: Pope

Pope Leo XIV has warned against “a dangerous relativisation of truth” when it comes to the Church’s teachings on the indissolubility of the sacrament of marriage. Source: Crux.

Communications Pope Leo XIV

Pope warns AI and digital technologies reshaping our lives 

In his message for the 60th World Communications Day, Pope Leo XIV offers a stark warning: AI and digital technologies are reshaping human communication, creativity and identity. Source: OSV News.

Peace Pope Leo XIV

Evil can only be overcome with good: Pope

Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said on Sunday after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St Peter’s Square. Source: CNS.

Media Pope Leo XIV

Pope to Catholic media: Amplify voices for reconciliation, disarm hearts

In a world marked by divisions and by the emergence of artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV has urged those who work in Catholic media and communications to give space to the stories of people who are suffering and who are working for peace. Source: Vatican News.

Catechesis Pope Leo XIV

In Christ, God shows us our true identity: Pope

The grandeur of the Incarnation cannot be reduced to viewing Jesus as a mere messenger of “intellectual truths”, but must be received as God’s full embrace of the human condition — including Christ’s “true and integral humanity”, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: EWTN News.

Health Pope Leo XIV

Everyone can be a good Samaritan: Pope

People need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others help, Pope Leo XIV says in his message for the World Day of the Sick. Source: CNS.

Movements Pope Leo XIV

Pope praises ‘precious contribution’ of catechists

The zeal to evangelise and announce the Gospel must be tempered with charity and respect for an individual’s conscience, Pope Leo XIV has told members of the Neocatechumenal Way. Source: OSV News.

Europe Pope Leo XIV

Pope sends prayers for victims of Spain train crash

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims and his “heartfelt condolences” to the families of those affected by a train collision in southern Spain on Sunday, which caused at least 39 deaths and dozens of injuries. Source: Vatican News.

Pope Leo XIV

Chasing approval a substitute for happiness: Pope

Approval, public consensus and visibility are often given undue importance in modern society, shaping how people think, behave and even understand themselves, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.