Why Pope Leo is so devoted to playing tennis despite his busy schedule His love for the game was celebrated during an audience with top-ranked player Jannik Sinner The Independent UK · Jun 2
Is Pope Leo XIV in Danger? ISIS Issues Chilling Target Warning Against Pontiff Ahead of June 11 Stadium Visit Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain faces heightened security due to pro-ISIS propaganda, with large crowds expected and significant political and social implications. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s Every year in March, tens of thousands of Americans take to the streets – and bars – to celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Similarly, Mexican Americans celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint, in December. The Conversation · Jun 2
Pope names Mexican-American as first woman to lead Vatican department Pope Leo XIV has taken a step toward overhauling the Vatican’s communications by naming Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new head of its communications office The Independent UK · Jun 2
'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence The Independent UK · Jun 2
The 'godfather of AI' says we're not just creating new beings — they'll be much smarter than us, and soon The race to make the smartest possible AI that can do the most things will "lead to things that aren't nice beings towards us," Geofrey Hinton said. Fortune · Jun 1
Surge in adult baptisms and a ‘boom of youth’ in churches ahead of pope visit IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 1
Pope's humanity hits right notes Pope Leo XIV has just issued his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which states the Catholic Church's position on the threats posed by AI. The subject Leo chose is highly symbolic. Pope Leo XIII is best remembered for his 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which sought to reconcile the Church with modernity… Bangkok Post · Jun 1
Young Spaniards eagerly await Pope Leo’s visit as they embrace Catholicism The Catholic church is seeing a surge in adult baptisms as young people show new interest in faith The Independent UK · Jun 1
Princess Charlene Celebrates a Monumental Occasion by Coordinating With Her 11-Year-Old Twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques Monaco's young royals are growing up so fast. Marie Claire · May 31
Pope should have gone further on AI technology Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we communicate, access information and work, how income and status are distributed and even how we wage war. Yet the public conversation remains narrowly focused on the competition between AI labs or abstract debates about the technology's capabilities. Almost no one is asking what purpose… Bangkok Post · May 31
Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV in Late-Night Rant After Spotting Brandon Johnson at the Vatican Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff met Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson, folding a long feud over immigration and justice into a fresh late‑night online outburst. International Business Times UK · May 31
Pope Leo XIV Meets Chicago Mayor Johnson; Trump Brands the Pontiff's Guest 'Useless' During a Vatican visit, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced criticism from President Trump on social media, highlighting partisan tensions and international diplomatic challenges. International Business Times UK · May 30
AAP · May 30 Pope delivers call for peace in conflict-hit regions All people can contribute to a more peaceful society with small but important steps, Pope Leo has said during a prayer for peace.
The Guardian - US · May 30 Anthropic’s alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or ‘Vatican-washing?’ Experts say AI firm’s engagement with Vatican risks creating ‘feelgood’ discourse that lacks critical examination
The Guardian - US · May 30 Americans echo Pope Leo’s concerns about AI: ‘It threatens workers, privacy and human life’ Guardian readers in the US spoke of fears about unregulated AI in response to the pope’s encyclical warning about the risks of the technology
TechRadar · May 30 ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from Oura's new smart ring to the Pope's take on AI It's been a frenetic week of tech — here are some of the major stories we published over the past seven days.
Creative Bloq · May 30 Why the Ferrari Luce is so controversial, and how the car brand should respond Four branding experts reveal where the iconic carmaker went wrong. It comes down to two words.
Fortune · May 30 The Pope and Anthropic agree: AI Companies cannot govern this alone A Harvard fellow and former financial intelligence chief argues the right model for AI governance isn't nuclear arms control — it's the global framework that brought down ISIS financing.
The Guardian - US · May 29 ‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful ally Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, applauded the pope for pushing back against Trump’s policies in meeting
The Independent UK · May 29 Pope Leo questioned Chicago mayor about ICE raids and Trump’s immigration crackdown at Vatican meeting The visit aimed to position Chicago within a broader international movement for human rights
Barchart · May 29 ‘Artificial Intelligence Must Be Disarmed’ — Pope Leo Calls Out the Tech Giants Turning AI Into an ‘Instrument of Domination, Exclusion, and Death’ Pope Leo XIV warned AI must be “disarmed” from uses that enable domination and exclusion, adding fresh scrutiny to Wall Street’s AI boom.
Latin Times · May 29 Did Chicago Just Win Gift-Giving at the Vatican? Pope Leo's Goody Bag Says Yes During a private meeting Thursday with Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born pontiff and lifelong White Sox fan, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presented him with the key to the city and formally invited him to return home to celebrate Mass in Grant Park, echoing St. John Paul II's historic 1979 visit…
Reason · May 29 James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss James Talarico changing his tune and how the Pope views artificial intelligence.