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Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanityPope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," urges robust AI regulation and ethical development for humanity's good, not profit. He wa...
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to changePope Leo XIV has released a new document, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for global leaders to regulate artificial intelligence. This marks...
Quote of the Day by Italian poet Dante Alighieri: 'The hottest places in hell are reserved for…'—Inspiring quotes by the poet famous for the masterpiece of world literature, The Divine ComedyQuote of the Day: Dante Alighieri's timeless warning against moral neutrality, "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in t...
Why has the Vatican warned the Society of St. Pius X about excommunication and what happens when a person dies while excommunicated?Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bis...
Word of the Day: UltramontaneUltramontane is a word that bridges geography, history and ideology. From its origins in medieval Europe to its modern metaphorical applica...
King Charles to become first British monarch in over 500 years to pray with pope in historic Vatican visitKing Charles III will make history by praying with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, the first such joint prayer by a British monarch and...
Quirky vegetable sculpture contest features squash Trump, papal 'Cornclave'The Lambeth Country Show in London showcased creative vegetable sculptures. Likenesses of Donald Trump, Dolly Parton, and others were on di...
Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?Pope Leo XIV, formerly Bishop Robert Prevost, confronts the Vatican's significant financial challenges, including a structural deficit and ...
The next pope will inherit Pope Francis' mixed legacy with Indigenous peoplePope Francis left a complex legacy concerning Indigenous relations, marked by apologies for residential schools and repudiation of the Doct...
Pope Francis passes away at 88: What the Catholic Church does after a Pope diesPope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, has passed away, marking the start of a significant transition in the Catholic Chur...
Pope Francis’ most powerful quotes: 10+ moments that touched hearts around the globePope Francis, known for his compassion and wit, left behind memorable quotes. From his initial greeting, "Brothers and sisters, good evenin...
Why Pope Francis, unlike others may not be buried in St. Peter’s BasilicaPope Francis, who passed away at 88, desired a departure from traditional papal funerals. He wished to be buried at the Basilica of Santa M...
From sealed rooms to a broken ring: What happens when a Pope passes away or steps down?Pope Francis, 88, remains in hospital battling double pneumonia, with his condition described as "critical" by the Vatican. The pontiff has...
The Black Guelph: This is what we know about Irish crime thriller’s U.S. release, storyline, characters, trailer, premiere dates and more"The Black Guelph," directed by John Connors, dives into the life of Kanto, a Dublin-based drug dealer from the Travellers community as he ...
Pope Francis on health, critics and future papacy"I might die tomorrow, but it's under control. I'm in good health," Pope Francis said with his typical wry sense of humor. Speculation abou...
The first afterlife of Pope Benedict XVIThe former pontiff died after about a year in captivity; his successor, one of the most ambitious of medieval popes, eventually fell into a...
Pope Francis lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groupsFrancis exited the back of his plane with the help of an ambulift, given his strained knee ligaments have forced him to use a wheelchair. T...
Buy-buy at festive seasons now a sin?Promotional prose and cons of helping to keep the economy shop-shape.
Cultural leadership: hierarchy in the east and individualism in the westBoth myth and history play a key role in shaping culture. North America is shaped by Protestant Christian myth that rejects papal authority...
- The Dalai Lama's bowing out a rarity in history
Political leaders seldom give up power unless faced with health issues or internal opposition.