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Pope Leo takes on Silicon Valley in landmark open letter on AI

Pope Leo has urged governments to slow down the development of artificial intelligence in his first major document on the technology. He warned that AI systems spread misinformation, prioritise conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war.

Radio France Internationale · May 25

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Pope Leo XIV has released a new document, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for global leaders to regulate artificial intelligence. This marks the latest in a long tradition of papal calls for social justice. The Pope warns that AI could spread misinformation and lead to conflict. His message emphasizes the need for…

The Economic Times · May 25

Pope Leo XIV vs Donald Trump: Vatican Sparks Fury By Ordering Blind De-Regulation Of AI To Halt

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calls for strict regulation of artificial intelligence and pointedly challenges Donald Trump's drive to deregulate the sector.

International Business Times UK · May 25

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Pope urges 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in major manifesto

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise.

Bangkok Post · May 25

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit.

AAP · May 25

Pope to release major artificial intelligence manifesto

Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide. The release of "Magnificent Humanity" follows several years of study by the Church of AI-related technologies.

The Economic Times · May 25

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto

Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts after having announced upon his…

France 24 · May 25

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Nuns have always sat between freedom and control. Now they’re in the social media spotlight

From viral TikToks to podcasts, Catholic nuns and religious sisters are gaining new visibility in digital spaces. They’re sharing their daily lives, their beliefs and what gives their life meaning. Their stories present religious life as an inspiring and purposeful choice.

The Conversation · May 24

Peru's Catholic Church holds a symbolic ceremony in apology for Indigenous land dispossession

The highest Catholic authorities in Peru have held a symbolic reparation ceremony for an Indigenous community affected by land dispossession

The Independent UK · May 23

Irish premier asks Pope for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Pope Leo XIV was ‘very clear and frank’ that the Church needs to support survivors of abuse.

Evening Standard · May 22

Rome's 'Sexy Priest' Calendar's Hidden Secret: Photoshoots Shows Not All Are Priests, Some Are Just Models

The 'sexy priest' calendar, a popular Vatican souvenir featuring models dressed as priests, has sparked debate over its artistic intent and marketing despite no Vatican involvement.

International Business Times UK · May 21

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Commits $25 Million to the UNICEF-led Child Nutrition Fund

SALT LAKE CITY, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today a $25 million commitment to UNICEF for the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) – a contribution that will unlock an additional $25 million through the CNF Match Challenge, announced at the Nutrition for…

AAP · May 20

Pope Leo launches an AI commission days before he releases a papal letter alongside Anthropic cofounder Christopher Olah

The pope will unveil his first papal encyclical next week alongside an Anthropic cofounder, just as he remains vocal against the use of AI worldwide.

Fortune · May 18

Catholic group goes medieval on Vatican, welcomes excommunication, says they would ‘rather die than renounce’ their principles

Ooh, a good old fashioned schism!

We Got This Covered · May 18

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Reason · May 18

Notre Dame Pro-Abortion-Rights Professor Ordered to Pay $200K in Fees in Failed Libel Lawsuit Against Student Newspaper

So Special Judge Steven David (Ind. Super. Ct. St. Joseph County) ruled Friday. There had been a dispute about the… The post Notre Dame Pro-Abortion-Rights Professor Ordered to Pay $200K in Fees in Failed Libel Lawsuit Against Student Newspaper appeared first on Reason.com.

Radio France Internationale · May 16

Pope Leo to visit France in September in first official papal trip in 18 years

Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for an official state visit from September 25 to 28, the Vatican has announced, and ‌will visit the Paris headquarters of Unesco, which is facing budget shortfalls after ⁠the United States withdrew from the agency last year.

The Times of India · May 14

Who was Pedro Ballester? UK student on path to becoming Catholic Church’s first Gen Z saint

A Manchester student who died from cancer at the age of 21 has formally begun the process that could eventually lead to him becoming the Catholic Church’s first saint from Gen Z.

The Economic Times · May 13

Manipur church leaders shot dead in Kangpokpi ambush; shutdown imposed

Three church leaders were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Suspected militants ambushed vehicles carrying members of the Thadou Baptist Association. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the violence, stating it threatens peace. A shutdown was imposed in Kangpokpi district. Various groups deplored the killings,…

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The Times of India · May 13

Hidden for centuries: Germany’s ‘gilded dead’ and the church’s secret gold skeletons revealed

For hundreds of years, Bavarian churches kept a clandestine heritage within their quiet halls: the ‘gilded dead.’ These are the Catacomb Saints, thousands of skeletons exhumed from Roman catacombs and distributed across Germany to bolster the Catholic faith during the Counter-Reformation. Transformed by painstaking artistry, these remains were encased in…

Reason · May 11

Father Free to Send Children to Church Camp During His Parenting Time, Even When Mother Objects to Church's Views on Women

"[A]bsent a clear showing of substantial harm to the child, the noncustodial parent retains his or her fundamental right to direct the child's religious upbringing during his or her parenting time."

The Guardian - AU · May 11

What is a ‘Scientology speedrun’ and why is social media suddenly obsessed with it?

The name is deceptive. It’s not about Tom Cruise in tight shorts, but the craze has racked up 90m views for one content creator

Inverse · May 7

45 Years Later, An Infamously Controversial Horror Film Is Getting A Long-Overdue Upgrade

For decades, the uncut version of Ken Russell’s The Devils has been nearly impossible to see. Now, the studio that once censored it is bringing it back to theaters.

The Independent UK · May 7

Pope Leo’s bank in the US hung up on him as they thought it was a prank call

The U.S.-born pope was trying to change his address and phone number after securing his new job - but the employee wasn’t buying it

International Business Times UK · May 6

'Tell The Truth!': Pope Leo XIV Rejects Donald Trump's Claim He Supports Nuclear Iran

Pope Leo XIV has rejected Donald Trump's claim that he is 'endangering Catholics' by backing a nuclear‑armed Iran, insisting the Church has always opposed nuclear weapons, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Rome for tense Vatican talks on Iran and US policy.

The Independent UK · May 6

America has a clear message for Trump and Hegseth: Scrap the religious rhetoric

In contrast to the president and defense secretary, Americans view Pope Leo XIV positively after the pontiff hit back at the administration, a new poll reveals

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