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Pope Leo urges the world to slow down on artificial intelligence in first major manifesto

Pope Leo XIV has called on governments and technology companies worldwide to reduce the pace of artificial intelligence development, warning that rapid advancement without control could deepen global instability. In his first major official document, an encyclical titled “Magnifica Humanitas”,......

Pope Leo decries European military spending as “betrayal” of diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV criticized the steady increase in European military spending, describing it as a move that undermines diplomacy and deepens global insecurity. During a public address at a university visit in Rome, in Rome, the pontiff warned that growing investment in weapons and defence systems risks......

Vatican’s careful language on Pope-Rubio meeting signals strained relations with Trump administration

The Vatican’s unusually cautious wording following a meeting between Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV has been interpreted by analysts as a sign of underlying diplomatic tensions between the Holy See and the United States. The encounter, held at the Vatican, marked one of the most closely watched......

Rubio visits Rome to ease Trump's rift with the Vatican and Italy

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Rome on Thursday for a diplomatic mission aimed at defusing weeks of escalating tension between the Trump administration, the Vatican, and the Italian government. Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace on the morning of May 7, with separate......

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on June 10

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to celebrate a mass at Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica on June 10, according to the official itinerary of his visit to Spain released by the Vatican and the Spanish Episcopal Conference. Major religious event in Barcelona The mass at the Sagrada Familia,......

Marco Rubio in Rome and the Vatican to initiate a “Thaw” in relations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Rome and the Vatican this week in what observers describe as an attempt to ease diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Holy See. According to an Italian government source, Rubio’s visit will include meetings with senior Vatican officials,......

Pope Leo condemns war and warns against misuse of nuclear power

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong message against war and the misuse of global resources, describing those who fuel conflicts as “thieves” depriving humanity of a peaceful future. Speaking at the Vatican during his weekly address, the pontiff emphasized the moral responsibility of leaders......

France condemns Trump’s criticism of The Pope as “Unacceptable”

France has strongly criticized recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump targeting Pope Leo XIV, describing them as “unacceptable” amid rising tensions between political and religious figures. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressed concern over the tone of the......

Pope Leo XIV continues marathon African tour with visit to Angola

Pope Leo XIV has continued his extensive African tour with a key stop in Angola, marking the third stage of a multi-day apostolic journey across the continent. The visit comes after a high-profile stay in Cameroon, where large crowds gathered to attend public events and religious ceremonies. In the......