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Be Prophetic Sign of Communion, Fraternity, Pope Tells Lateran University
Academic rigor, dialogue and openness to other cultures and disciplines are essential for a Catholic university and even more so for the Pontifical Lateran University, which is often called "the pope's university," Pope Leo XIV said.
Nuncio in Britain Says Pope Won’t Overturn Restrictions on Old Latin Mass
Pope Leo XIV does not intend to overturn Pope Francis' limits on celebrating the traditional Latin Mass but will grant two-year dispensations to bishops who ask, a nuncio said.
Pope Calls for Greater Vigilance Over Children’s Access to AI
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence online and in schools demands stronger government-enforced safeguards, education in the critical use of media and more consistent monitoring by parents and teachers, Pope Leo XIV said.
Seeing Everyone as a Brother or Sister is Part of Christianity, Pope Says
Being a Christian means recognizing every person as a brother or sister and always being ready to lend a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said.
Churches Should Be Joyful Places of Sharing Gift of Faith, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV was given the keys to the Church of St. Anselm on Rome's Aventine Hill, a church whose history is closely tied to his namesake.
Pope Asks for Extra Care When Using AI in Medicine
The more fragile a human life is, the greater the responsibility of those charged with caring for it, whether in person or through the use of technology, Pope Leo XIV said.
Dig Deep, Work Patiently to Keep Church on Solid Foundation, Pope Says
In many ways, the Catholic Church is always a "construction site" where God is constantly shaping its members who must dig deep and work diligently but patiently, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Technologists to Spread the Gospel with AI
Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should support the church's mission of evangelization, urging Catholic technologists and venture capitalists gathered in Rome to build systems that help spread the Gospel.
Pope Welcomes Palestinian Leader; Discusses Gaza, Peace
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a Vatican-Palestinian agreement recognizing the State of Palestine and guaranteeing the freedom of the Catholic Church in the territory.
Pope Answers Questions about Migrants, Venezuela, Rupnik Trial
Catholics in immigration detention centers have "spiritual rights" that Catholic clergy should be allowed to serve, Pope Leo XIV said.