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Arts and Entertainment Pope Leo XIV

Film directors and actors can help people understand life: Pope

Meeting an international cast of film directors and actors, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the power of cinema to help people “contemplate and understand life, to recount its greatness and fragility and to portray the longing for infinity”. Source: CNS.

Artificial Intelligence Pope Leo XIV

Pope calls for stronger safeguards to protect children against AI manipulation

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence online and in schools demands stronger government-enforced safeguards, education in the critical use of media and more consistent monitoring by parents and teachers, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

Catechesis Pope Leo XIV

All Christians are brothers and sisters to each other: Pope

Being a Christian means recognising every person as a brother or sister and always being ready to lend a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

Arts and Entertainment Pope Leo XIV

Pope reveals his all-time favourite movies

Pope Leo XIV has revealed his favourite movies, ahead of a meeting with prominent figures from the film world on Saturday. Source: CNN.

Pope Leo XIV

Vatican releases new documentary on Pope’s early years 

A new documentary released by the Vatican on Pope Leo XIV’s early life is more than just a film about the new Pope’s life, says Vatican News journalist Salvatore Cernuzio, it is the story of an ordinary person who answered a calling to serve the Church. Source: OSV News.

Artificial Intelligence Pope Leo XIV

Pope urges Catholic technologists to spread the Gospel with AI

Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence should support the Church’s mission of evangelisation, urging Catholic technologists and venture capitalists gathered in Rome to build systems that help spread the Gospel. Source: CNS.

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Dig deep and work patiently to keep Church on solid foundation: Pope

In many ways, the Catholic Church is always a “construction site” where God is constantly shaping its members who must dig deep and work diligently but patiently, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Middle East Pope Leo XIV

Pope meets Palestinian leader amid concerns over Gaza ceasefire

Amid continuing concern over the stability of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV yesterday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Source: CNS.

Catechesis Pope Leo XIV

Christ’s Resurrection the foundation of faith: Pope

Christ’s Resurrection can bring direction to our daily lives, fulfil our thirst for meaning, and transmit hope to the world, Pope Leo XIV said during his general audience yesterday. Source: Vatican News.