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'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

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

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

The United States is prepared to provide US$100 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 13, 2026.

The Conversation · May 28

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The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology – by a member of its launch panel

For the last few years, I’ve been seconded to assist the Catholic Church’s unprecedented global grassroots listening initiative. Just as that process drew to a close, I received a surprise request: would I help Pope Leo XIV launch his first social encyclical, focused on what it means to be human…

The Conversation · May 28

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," urges robust AI regulation and ethical development for humanity's good, not profit. He warned against AI in warfare and the concentration of power, calling for external oversight and a slowdown in development to prioritize human dignity and the common good.

The Economic Times · May 26

What's an Encyclical? From workers’ rights to AI, five letters from Popes that left a global impact

Pope Leo XIV unveiled his encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” addressing human dignity in the AI era. This historic document, presented with an AI pioneer, marks the Catholic Church's continued engagement with contemporary challenges through its ancient tradition of papal letters. The encyclical joins a lineage of influential papal teachings on critical…

The Times of India · May 25

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

AAP · May 25

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Pope Leo warns AI risks accelerating war and threatens humanity in landmark manifesto

Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

The Independent UK · May 25

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto

Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts after having announced upon his…

France 24 · May 25

Nuns have always sat between freedom and control. Now they’re in the social media spotlight

From viral TikToks to podcasts, Catholic nuns and religious sisters are gaining new visibility in digital spaces. They’re sharing their daily lives, their beliefs and what gives their life meaning. Their stories present religious life as an inspiring and purposeful choice.

The Conversation · May 24

Catholic group goes medieval on Vatican, welcomes excommunication, says they would ‘rather die than renounce’ their principles

Ooh, a good old fashioned schism!

We Got This Covered · May 18

Pope Leo launches Vatican group to study impact of AI on ‘human dignity’

Comes as the Pontiff prepares his inaugural encyclical underlining need for ethics-driven approach to AI

The Independent UK · May 16

The Vatican has said a lot about artificial intelligence. A primer ahead of the pope's encyclical

The Vatican is preparing to release Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical in the coming weeks

The Independent UK · May 16

US reportedly seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro as energy crisis deepens

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed an offer of €85 million in aid on the condition that the assistance be distributed by the Catholic Church, bypassing the government.

Euronews · May 15

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Latin Times · May 14

A Holy Mountain on the US-Mexico Border Is Becoming Trump's Newest Immigration Battleground

A mountain crowned by a towering statue of Jesus Christ has become the latest front in President Donald Trump's border enforcement campaign, setting off a legal confrontation between the federal government and the Catholic Church over one of the most spiritually significant sites along the US-Mexico border.

The Times of India · May 14

Who was Pedro Ballester? UK student on path to becoming Catholic Church’s first Gen Z saint

A Manchester student who died from cancer at the age of 21 has formally begun the process that could eventually lead to him becoming the Catholic Church’s first saint from Gen Z.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Church Fight US Feds Over Holy Border Mountain: Mount Cristo Rey as Religious Site or Trump Border Wall?

Mount Cristo Rey, a major pilgrimage site, faces US government seizure for border infrastructure, sparking a legal battle with the Catholic Church over religious freedom.

Latin Times · May 13

Marco Rubio Dares Cuba to Accept $100 Million From the U.S., But There's One Condition

The United States said Wednesday it is ready to provide $100 million in direct assistance to the Cuban people, escalating a humanitarian and political challenge to Havana as the island struggles with blackouts, food shortages and one of the deepest economic crises in decades.

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Salon · May 9

The resilience of uchche, bitter melon

A bitter melon vine in San Diego becomes a lifeline to family, memory and the complicated meaning of home

The Independent UK · May 8

Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened

In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV seems driven not by the dramatic gesture or tensions that often fueled the papacy of his predecessor, but by a calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and emphasize community and harmony

We Got This Covered · May 7

Pope Leo XIV told his bank he was the pope to avoid flying 5,000 miles from Rome to Chicago. He didn’t get the reaction he was expecting

Even the Vatican has customer service problems.

Euronews · May 7

US underlines 'strong relationship' with Vatican as Rubio meets pope after Trump criticism

Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war.

Inverse · May 7

45 Years Later, An Infamously Controversial Horror Film Is Getting A Long-Overdue Upgrade

For decades, the uncut version of Ken Russell’s The Devils has been nearly impossible to see. Now, the studio that once censored it is bringing it back to theaters.

The Independent UK · May 7

Pope Leo’s bank in the US hung up on him as they thought it was a prank call

The U.S.-born pope was trying to change his address and phone number after securing his new job - but the employee wasn’t buying it

International Business Times UK · May 6

'Tell The Truth!': Pope Leo XIV Rejects Donald Trump's Claim He Supports Nuclear Iran

Pope Leo XIV has rejected Donald Trump's claim that he is 'endangering Catholics' by backing a nuclear‑armed Iran, insisting the Church has always opposed nuclear weapons, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Rome for tense Vatican talks on Iran and US policy.

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