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Vatican, Microsoft Unveil AI-Generated ‘Digital Twin’ of St. Peter’s
Aimed at reaching out to people unable to go to Rome for the Holy Year and helping the millions who are expected to visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican teamed up with Microsoft and other specialized experts to create a "digital twin" of the church for an immersive and more meaningful experience.
God’s Love Also Comes Through People Being Kind to Each Other, Pope Says
There is no such thing as people who only take and never give, Pope Francis told a group of visitors experiencing homelessness and volunteers who assist them.
Top Vatican Official Hopes Trump will Promote Peace, National Unity
The Vatican secretary of state said his prayer for Donald J. Trump is that God would grant him wisdom "because that is the main virtue of those who govern according to the Bible."
Holy Spirit is God’s Gift to Help Faithful Pray, Persevere, Pope Says
The Holy Spirit helps the faithful understand that praying to God is praying to a loving and merciful father, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Rome’s Jesuit-Run University Must be Rooted in Gospel, Voice of Poor
Fewer lecterns and more round tables are needed in higher education for students and staff to come together to dialogue, seek the truth and truly fulfill the mandate of a Jesuit-run institution, Pope Francis said.
Pope Offers Mass for Cardinals and Bishops Who Died in Past Year
Remembering the cardinals and bishops who died in the past year, Pope Francis prayed that after their loving service to the Catholic Church "they may exult in eternal communion with the saints."
On All Souls, Pope Prays at Graves of Children, Miscarried Infants
Pope Francis prayed at the graves of children and of miscarried babies on the feast of All Souls before concelebrating Mass with several hundred mourners.
Everyone Can Be a Saint by Following the Beatitudes, Pope Says
God wants everyone to be a saint, and the clearest path to achieving that goal is loving service to others, Pope Francis said.
Pope Asks Vatican Media to Reduce Spending as they Share the Gospel
Pope Francis told members and staff of the Dicastery for Communication that the Vatican and the Catholic Church need their expertise to share the Gospel, but he also asked them to find creative ways to do it while cutting their expenses.
Pope: Make Sure Confirmation is not Last Time Parish Sees Young People
The Catholic Church must put more effort into ensuring that the sacrament of confirmation is not the "sacrament of goodbye" for young people, who receive it and then do not come to church again until they want to get married, Pope Francis said.