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The Vatican is returning rare Indigenous artifacts after a century

This collection has long been controversial, central to wider debates over the restitution of cultural goods

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s visits to Turkey and Lebanon were about religious diplomacy

On his visit to Turkey and Lebanon between Nov. 27 and Dec. 2, 2025, Pope Leo XIV met with political and religious leaders, celebrated Mass and visited historical sites.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025

Pope Leo Says AI Can Be A 'Tool' For Connecting With God, But Warns Youth Of Over Reliance. 'Don't Ask It To Do Your Homework For You'

Artificial intelligence can be used to help people connect with God though it's important not to become overly reliant on the technology, Pope Leo XIV recently said.

Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025

Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History as the Only World Leader on the New York Times Most Stylish People of 2025 List

Claudia Sheinbaum enters The New York Times' Most Stylish People of 2025 list from a place no one else on it occupies. She is the only sitting head of government among the 67 names selected, and her presence reframes the list's intentionally loose definition of style as something that can…

Latin Times · Dec 8, 2025

New Orleans Catholic clergy abuse survivors in line to collectively be paid $305m

Attorneys for the victims struck deal with the church’s largest insurer to increase $230m settlement approved earlier

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2025

New Orleans Catholic archdiocese gains approval to pay $230m to sexual abuse survivors

Settlement also includes major changes to how church identifies and discloses past claims of abuse by clergy

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps

Pope Leo XIV embraces a Roman tradition by praying for peace at a statue of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Bernie Sanders Says Humanity's 'Greatest Challenge' Is Ensuring AI Improves Lives And Doesn't Enrich Billionaires Like Elon Musk And Jeff Bezos

On Sunday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said that artificial intelligence and robotics could become dangerous if they benefit only big tech companies.

Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025

Ben Johnson's Bears Are Bringing Chicago Hot Dogs and Hope

The Wieners Circle made sure the Windy City was well-fed Tuesday—can the NFC North leader keep the feast going?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2025

Alabama: Woman who alleged priest paid her for sex beginning at 17 says there’s ‘no real winner’ after his resignation

Heather Jones, now 33, went public with allegations after Robert Sullivan continued to work with children

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2025