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2026-05-16 16:40:06

Pope Leo XIV launches Vatican AI ethics study group

Pope Leo XIV launched a Vatican group to study AI's impact on human dignity, preparing an encyclical urging ethical AI development. The initiative addresses rapid AI deployment, echoing historical concerns from the Industrial Revolution about human dignity, justice, and labor. read more

2026-05-08 07:00:39

Pope Leo XIV marks first year amid tensions

Pope Leo XIV navigates tensions with Trump while prioritizing key appointments, AI encyclical, and healing divisions over Latin Mass and German reforms. His first year balances cautious reform with tradition. read more

2026-05-07 15:30:38

Rubio meets pope amid Trump Vatican feud

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to ease tensions from Trump’s feud, discussing Middle East peace and humanitarian efforts despite Trump’s recent criticisms of the pontiff. read more

2026-05-05 22:10:05

Rubio defends Trump’s false Pope nuclear claim

Marco Rubio defended Trump's false claim that Pope Leo XIV supports Iran having nuclear weapons, ahead of a Vatican meeting. The Pope denied this, urging truthful criticism. Rubio's trip aims to discuss Middle East peace amid U.S.-Iran tensions. read more

2026-04-22 09:20:05

Pope Leo XIV honors Francis as great gift

Pope Leo XIV honored Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death, calling him a "great gift" to the church. Leo praised Francis' mercy, closeness to the poor, and legacy, noting his death paved the way for Leo's election. read more

2026-04-16 21:40:04

Pope Leos American Faithful Challenge Trump

A clash between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over war and morality risks alienating Catholic voters, a key part of Trump's base. The first American pope's criticism carries significant domestic and international political weight. read more

2026-04-14 09:10:07

Trump and Pope Clash Over Iran War

A feud escalated between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war. Trump criticized the Pope's opposition, refusing to apologize. The Pope called Trump's threats "unacceptable" and vowed to continue speaking out against the conflict. read more

2026-04-13 12:30:17

Pope Defies Trump, Vows Peace Advocacy

Pope Leo, the first U.S. pontiff, responded to Donald Trump's social media attacks, stating he has no fear of the administration. He refused to debate but vowed to continue speaking out against war and promoting peace and dialogue globally. read more

2026-03-24 15:20:15

Vatican Approves Ethical Animal Organ Transplants for Humans

The Vatican permits Catholics to receive animal tissue transplants, like from pigs, under new ethical guidelines. The 88-page document supports xenotransplantation if it follows medical best practices and avoids cruelty, updating Church teaching since 2001. read more

2026-03-16 12:20:20

Thiels Apocalyptic Warnings Challenge Pope in Rome

Billionaire Peter Thiel is delivering private lectures in Rome on the Antichrist and Armageddon, having previously criticized Pope Leo XIV as "woke." His complex philosophy warns of a global tyrant using crises like climate change to seize power. read more

2026-03-14 17:10:06

Pope Leo XIV Moves into Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV has moved into the Apostolic Palace apartment, which was famously avoided by his predecessor, Pope Francis. The newly renovated residence had been vacant for years. Conservative commentators praise the move as respecting papal tradition. read more

2026-03-13 09:40:06

Cuba Frees 51 Prisoners After Vatican Mediation

Cuba will release 51 prisoners, citing goodwill and close Vatican ties. The move follows Foreign Minister Rodriguez's meeting with Pope Leo. It occurs amid a severe economic crisis worsened by a U.S. oil blockade. read more

2026-02-12 18:50:13

Vatican Warns Traditionalists: Cancel Bishops or Face Schism

The Vatican warns the traditionalist SSPX that consecrating bishops without papal consent risks schism. It offers new talks to regularize the group's status, but only if the planned July ceremony is cancelled. read more

2026-02-03 16:50:04

Traditionalist Catholics Defy Pope with Schismatic Bishop Plan

Pope Leo XIV faces a major crisis as the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X plans to consecrate bishops without papal consent, threatening schism. The Vatican views such unilateral acts as a grave violation of church unity and doctrine. read more

2025-03-24 12:10:44

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit After Hospital Stay

Pope Francis made an unexpected detour on his way home from the hospital, stopping at his favorite basilica to lay flowers. The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from pneumonia, received a warm welcome upon his return to the Vatican, amid concerns about his health. read more

2025-03-17 10:50:03

Vatican nuns fielding high volume of calls about Pope's health

The Vatican's nuns at the switchboard are fielding growing calls about Pope Francis, but direct contact isn't possible. Operating personally, they offer comfort and support. The nuns hail from various countries, aiding callers worldwide with inquiries, including ones requiring financial assistance. read more

2025-03-16 19:10:03

Pope Francis Celebrates Mass in Hospital Amid Recovery from Illness

The Vatican releases the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization with double pneumonia, showing him celebrating mass in his prayer room. The 88-year-old pontiff remains in a hospital recovering from the illness amid ongoing medical care. read more

2025-02-26 08:40:39

Vatican Updates on Pope Francis' Hospitalization for Double Pneumonia

Pope Francis, critically ill in hospital battling double pneumonia, spent nearly two weeks in Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican issued a nine-word statement, mentioning a stable condition with no further details provided. Updates on his health are expected. read more

2025-02-25 20:00:38

Pope Francis in Critical Condition with Pneumonia and Kidney Issues

Pope Francis remains critical, facing double pneumonia and early kidney failure at the age of 88. He underwent a CAT scan to monitor his lung infection but is stable. Reports indicate he is resuming work activities while considering potential resignation. read more

2025-02-24 05:40:03

Pope Francis Battles Critical Illness with Global Prayers for Recovery

Pope Francis, 88, battles double pneumonia with kidney failure. Despite his critical condition, he remains alert and attended mass. Doctors monitor his health with reserved prognosis. Speculation arises about his potential resignation due to his health. Prayers pour in worldwide for his recovery. read more

2025-02-23 08:40:45

Pope Francis Battles Double Pneumonia in Hospital, Condition Critical

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, had a calm night, resting according to the Vatican statement. He received supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions due to his critical condition. Doctors are concerned about sepsis and low platelet counts as the Pope fights the complex infection. read more

2025-02-18 13:30:04

Vatican Cancels Events as Pope Francis Battles Respiratory Infection

The Vatican cancels weekend events as Pope Francis battles a respiratory infection without a specified release date, casting uncertainty on upcoming Holy Year activities. The 88-year-old pontiff's condition is described as fair, with a complex polymicrobial respiratory tract infection requiring extended hospitalization. read more

2025-02-17 09:40:05

Pope Francis Battling Bronchitis, Expected to Remain Hospitalized

88-year-old Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome due to bronchitis, expected to stay for at least two more days. His health condition has raised concerns, as he has a history of respiratory problems. The Vatican assures he will be kept in the hospital as long as necessary. read more

2025-02-14 11:10:05

Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment, Vatican announces

Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis, undergoing tests and treatment at a Vatican hospital. The 88-year-old Pope has a history of health issues, including bronchitis and recent falls. read more

2025-02-02 09:40:04

Pope Francis stumbles again due to broken walking stick incident

Pope Francis stumbled at a Vatican audience when his walking stick broke, requiring assistance from aides. The 88-year-old Pontiff, known for health issues, has fallen multiple times recently. Despite speculation, he has no plans to resign according to his autobiography. read more

2024-12-12 15:50:07

Vatican's Palestinian Nativity Scene Sparks Controversy and Symbolism

The Vatican's Nativity scene, featuring a keffiyeh-draped manger holding the infant Jesus, raised eyebrows but later disappeared. Pope Francis met with Palestinian president Abbas amid the controversy. The scene was crafted by Bethlehem-based artisans. read more

2024-06-14 15:40:05

Pope Francis met with 100 comedians, actors, and writers at the Vatican, including American celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock, and others, discussing the permissibility of jokes about God as long as they are not offensive. read more

2024-06-14 10:10:05

Pope Francis invited comedians including Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock, and Whoopi Goldberg to the Vatican, recognizing their ability to spread peace and smiles through laughter. The event aimed to strengthen the link between the Catholic Church and artists, emphasizing the importance of humor. read more

2024-05-19 23:40:07

The Vatican introduces updated rules to verify weeping statues and stigmata amid concerns of spreading fake news online. Church authorities are stepping in to prevent confusion among the faithful caused by apocalyptic prophesies. read more

2024-05-17 17:30:05

The Vatican has reformed rules on supernatural events like weeping statues to counter hoaxes, updating procedures from 1978 due to the internet age. The Catholic Church's evaluation process now issues warnings about hoaxers manipulating believers, while acknowledging past impactful events like Lourdes and Fatima. read more

2024-05-13 11:50:04

Unhappy Vatican staff challenge Pope Francis with demands for better workers' rights at the Vatican Museums, citing health and security risks. The Vatican is facing legal challenges for failing to align with European norms, despite not being a member of the European Court of Human Rights. read more

2024-04-08 00:00:00

The Vatican issues a declaration on sex change operations, equating them to abortion and euthanasia. The 20-page document, Infinite Dignity, emphasizes God's plan for human life and rejects gender theory. It also denounces criminalization of homosexuality and surrogacy, focusing on the child's dignity. read more