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Pope Leo sends blessings to Poland’s “One Heart, One Spirit” Concert
Pope Leo XIV sends his blessing to organizers and participants in the 24th “One Heart, One Spirit” worship concert in Rzeszów, Poland, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, one of the country’s largest and most recognizable evangelization initiatives.
Pope Leo calls German students to a "God-centered life"
Pope Leo XIV thanks German Catholic Student Associations for letting themselves be defined by their Catholic faith, which he said is to be lived "without compromising with the trends of the moment, without placing individualistic preferences ahead of the common Tradition of the Church."
Salesians known to young Pope JPII to be beatified in Poland
Nine Salesians murdered by the German Nazis during the Second World War will be beatified on June 6 at the Shine of St. John Paul II in Kraków, where the future Pope witnessed the arrest of some of the future martyrs, whose testimony of faith and priestly fidelity may have played a role in the development of his own vocation.
Evangelization and closeness to migrants: A journey into the heart of Europe
Our Editorial Director reflects on the challenges of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Spain on the centenary of the death of Venerable Antoni Gaudí, the architect of the Sagrada Família, which will see him visit Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.
Palestinian Lutherans ‘incredibly disturbed’ by arrest of Christian student
The Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land says he is “deeply shocked and horrified" by the arrest of a Lutheran student at Birzeit University.
Consistory: Focus on global situation, Magnifica Humanitas, Synod
In a letter to the cardinals who will take part in the meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the end of June, Cardinal Re outlines the themes of the four working sessions to be held in the Paul VI Hall and the Synod Hall.
African voices must help shape the future of AI
In the wake of the promulgation of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica humanitas” one of Africa’s leading voices in artificial intelligence reiterates his conviction that Africans must not be excluded in global discussions regarding the development of AI.
'Now I wait for Pope Leo,' says the Canary Islands migrant who moved Pope Francis
The young Senegalese man survived a shipwreck in 2020 during which he witnessed the death of his brother and many others. After arriving at the port of Arguineguín on Gran Canaria, he was welcomed by a local family and now works as a chef. In 2023, he wrote a letter to Pope Francis inviting him to visit the archipelago. On 11 June, he will welcome Pope Leo XIV instead, “I would like to ask him to help us do more for migrants who die along the journey.”
Cardinal Poola warns of AI's effects on Dalits, calls encyclical a 'clear moral compass'
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) is praising Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' for establishing an ethical framework to address the challenges presented by artificial intelligence, which are widespread across Indian society, with its President, Cardinal Anthony Poola, praising the papal text as 'a clear moral compass' and warning against AI's potentially damaging effects on Dalits.
From institutions to the peripheries: Pope Leo's pilgrimage to Spain
The Director of the Holy See Press Office outlines for journalists the Pope's fourth international Apostolic Journey to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, addressing the themes of peace, disarmament, unity, youth, culture, new technologies, and migration, while encouraging a Church that "still has much to say on many levels."
Health data: Ethics and equity at the heart of research
Experts meeting at the Vatican call for stronger ethical governance and greater fairness in the collection, use, and sharing of health data and biological samples. The discussions contribute to the ongoing revision of the Declaration of Taipei, with a focus on inclusion, justice, and equitable access to the benefits of medical research.
Uganda Martyrs Day celebrated at the parish level nationwide
Following the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, the Government of Uganda, in consultation with the country’s religious leaders, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders, cancelled the national celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day, traditionally observed on 3 June each year. Despite the cancellation, 3 June remained a public holiday in Uganda
Microsoft AI Director: Magnifica humanitas valuable for AI development
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ offers AI developers a valuable anthropological contribution as they design systems with which human beings interact at a deeply personal level, according to Taylor Black, Microsoft’s Director of AI and Venture Ecosystems.
South Africa: Church leaders call for united action against human trafficking in Africa
At a time when human trafficking, modern slavery and anti-migrant sentiment are increasing across parts of Africa, Catholic leaders, civil society organisations and law enforcement agencies are strengthening collaboration to protect the most vulnerable and restore dignity to victims.
Pope: 'Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive'
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled that Thursday marks the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, encouraging the faithful to keep alive the public witness of faith made visible in Corpus Christi processions around the world. He also offered heartfelt words of prayer and accompaniment to priests and religious in the Middle East.
‘Sisters Blended Value Project’: Transforming religious women ministries in Africa
The Sisters Blended Value Project is equipping Catholic sisters in Africa with the skills to transform their ministries into sustainable social enterprises. The initiative focuses on capacity building, access to financing, markets and collaboration to strengthen sisters’ confidence and improve institutional management, led by Dr. Angela Ndunge of Strathmore University Business School, to ensure their mission continues to serve vulnerable communities.
Pope: Catholic universities must lead students to Christ
Addressing U.S. Catholic college presidents and rectors, Pope Leo XIV said Catholic education must cultivate not only a love of learning but also a deep passion for Christ, “the Truth,” warning that without this, students will be less prepared to recognize truth and shape their lives accordingly.
Pope at Audience: The liturgy leads us back to what is essential
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the importance of the rite, signs and symbols of the liturgy to draw us closer to God, during his weekly General Audience catechesis reflecting on Vatican II's 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Tech expert: People are in need of moral leadership on AI
Eli Pariser, an American tech expert and entrepreneur, reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica humanitas, highlighting its reach in the tech world, and how we can still build AI that serves humanity.
Pope establishes Foundation to implement Vatican agrivoltaic project
The “Fratello Sole” Foundation will promote, as envisioned in Pope Francis’ 2024 Motu Proprio of the same name, a “transition toward a sustainable development model.” The new installation will provide energy both to the Radio Vatican transmission center and to Vatican City State.