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Pope Leo just called out the real villains behind AI warfare and Trump’s military budgets are Exhibit A

Pope Leo XVI just dropped a bombshell on the world’s rush toward AI warfare, calling it a “spiral of annihilation” that’s turning modern conflict into something more devastating. During a speech at Rome’s La Sapienza University on May 15, 2026, Leo criticized how military budgets, especially the kind that have…

The Mary Sue

Crush, prompter, charo: new French dictionary adds 150 words

The 2027 edition of Le Petit Robert, one of France’s most widely used dictionaries, has added 150 words and expressions that reflect new trends shaping French language and society – from AI to globalisation.

Radio France Internationale

Pope Leo XIV's View on Death Penalty: Pontiff Demands Mercy Over Execution for Drug Trafficking Convicts

Pope Leo XIV urges OSCE nations to reject the death penalty for drug trafficking, advocating for mercy and rehabilitation over execution, emphasising human dignity and the rule of law.

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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

We talked to 12 tarot card readers who are using AI. They split in 2 camps, with big implications for the technology

If you’ve ever turned to artificial intelligence to try to figure out how to handle a tricky situation with a friend or colleague, you’re far from alone. For many, AI has become a modern oracle – a source of guidance, emotional support or clarity in moments of uncertainty – though…

Fortune

Pope Leo to visit France in September in first official papal trip in 18 years

Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for an official state visit from September 25 to 28, the Vatican has announced, and ‌will visit the Paris headquarters of Unesco, which is facing budget shortfalls after ⁠the United States withdrew from the agency last year.

Radio France Internationale

Pope to visit France in September with a stop at UNESCO

Pope Leo XIV is adding a trip to France to his busy 2026 travel schedule

The Independent UK

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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

Drone fallout rocks Latvia and fragile US–China reset

Latvia is reeling from a major drone incursion last week that resulted in the resignation of the prime minister and the sacking of the defence minister. As the country reckons with major questions about its air defences, Europe is also watching the finale of Trump's visit to China.

Euronews

Cuba Accepts $100 Million U.S. Aid Offer As Island Runs Out Of Oil

Cuba said Thursday it will accept a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the United States as the island faces a deepening fuel collapse, widespread blackouts, and growing public frustration in Havana.

Latin Times

Pope decries rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has identified AI as one of the most critical matters facing humanity, especially its application in warfare and everyday life.

Euronews

White House to Host 9-Hour Prayer Festival: Rededicate 250, National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving

A prayer rally in Washington, backed by Trump's administration, aims to 'rededicate' America to God, sparking debate over the intertwining of politics and religion.

International Business Times UK

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

The Independent UK

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.

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Pope Leo sets Catholics on collision course with AI

AI meets Catholic social teaching.

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California pastors suggests Pentagon UFO evidence could be ‘demonic counterfeits’ instead of aliens

They are arguing flying objects are not always extraterrestrial, they could also be extra-dimensional.

International Business Times UK

MAGA Fury As Donald Trump Declares 'I Don't Think About Anybody' During Iran War

US President Donald Trump faces criticism from conservative voices over his Iran policy, raising concerns about his commitment to 'America First' principles and exposing divisions within the Republican Party.

The Independent UK

Trump admin wants to seize Catholic shrine featuring 29ft statue of Jesus for Mexico border wall construction: report

Attorneys for the diocese contend that a physical barrier would disrupt an annual pilgrimage that draws as many as 40,000 worshippers to the mountaintop each fall

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The Conversation

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

International Business Times UK

Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth After Al Nassr: How CR7 Built a $1.4 Billion Empire

Cristiano Ronaldo, the football legend, boasts a net worth over $1.4 billion, thanks to his Al Nassr contract, investments, and endorsements. Discover how CR7 secures his financial future beyond the pitch.

International Business Times UK

Ron Baron Places £790M SpaceX IPO Bet — Predicts Elon Musk Firm Will Become 'Largest Company on the Planet'

Ron Baron's £790M investment in SpaceX's IPO could shape the future of space exploration. Learn about Baron Capital's stake growth from £1.3B to £11.8B and the potential for unprecedented returns.

International Business Times UK

Ron Baron Predicts Tesla Could Hit $2,500 — Valuation Would Soar to Staggering $8.3 Trillion

Ron Baron, CEO of Baron Capital, is betting on Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX for long-term growth and technological innovation.

The Independent UK

Vatican issues final warning to breakaway traditionalist group attached to the old Latin Mass

The Vatican has issued a final warning to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics

The Mary Sue

‘His messages are consistently deranged’: In things that never happened, Trump accuses Pope Leo XIV of promoting Iran having nuclear weapons

Over the years, Donald Trump has built a reputation for speaking without filters about others. More often than not, among three facts, he occasionally slips in three things that have never happened. A video currently gaining traction on social media from Trump’s recent interaction with the press at the Oval…

Latin Times

Artists Behind Trump-Epstein Statues Return to Washington DC With Iran War Video Game

A guerrilla art collective known as Secret Handshake installed three playable arcade cabinets near the D.C. War Memorial on the National Mall on Monday, unveiling a satirical video game called Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell.

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