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Pope warns bishops of challenges created by AI
Pope Leo XIV has warned bishops about the challenges being created by artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and social media in today’s world. Source: Crux.
Pope Leo to resume papal summer holiday tradition
Pope Leo XIV will resume the tradition of spending some time in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, during the summer holidays. Source: CNA.
Spiritual neglect the gravest poverty: Pope
Christian hope must move beyond comforting words to real responsibility and structural change to uplift the poor, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of the Poor. Source: OSV News.
Pope appeals to Iran and Israel to stop war and begin talks
Pope Leo XIV has appealed to Iranian and Israeli leaders to step back from war and engage in dialogue for the common good. Source: Vatican News.
Pope tells hometown gathering to be ‘beacons of hope’
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young people to be “beacons” of Christ’s hope for others in a video message delivered to thousands of Catholics gathered in his hometown of Chicago. Source: CNA.
Diversity not a burden but a gift, Pope tells Rome clergy
The cultural and pastoral diversity among clergy is not a burden but a gift that should enrich communion within the Church rather than fragment it, Pope Leo XIV told the priests and deacons of the Rome Diocese yesterday. Source: CNS.
The one word that changed Pope Leo’s life
One word. One word, which changed the life of one cardinal. I knew I was going to hear a word – one word only – but I still waited with bated breath to hear it, writes Cardinal John Dew. Source: NZCBC.
Call out to Jesus for help; he will hear you: Pope
When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Papal diplomats must always defend poor and religious freedom: Pope
Every papal diplomat must let people know that the Church is always on the side of the marginalised and is ready to face everything “out of love”, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.