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Pope praises Catholic Extension Society for bringing Christ to remote communities
19+ min ago (431+ words) Pope Leo on Monday met with members of the Board of Governors of The Catholic Extension Society and their families. Addressing them in the Vatican ahead of the Solemnity of Pentecost, the Pope said he hoped their pilgrimage would deepen…...
What is an encyclical, exactly?
55+ min ago (433+ words) (OSV News) "An encyclical is a pastoral letter addressed by the pope to the whole Church. Encyclical letters generally address matters of faith or morals, encourage a particular commemoration or pious devotion, or deal with matters of Church discipline which…...
Saint Thomas Aquinas and the True Notion of "Common Good
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (215+ words) First of all, Saint Thomas considers the ultimate end of the human being and of the social community. His thought is rigorously guided by the teleological principle that defines means in relation to the ultimate goal. For man, this goal…...
Pope Leo insists that the use of AI should be based on "the truth of the human person
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (191+ words) Home - Pope - Pope Leo insists that the use of AI should be based on "the truth of the human person" Forty days after Easter Sunday, the Church celebrates the Ascension of the Lord, which also coincided with World Communications Day…...
Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence to Be Released on May 25
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (328+ words) Vatican City, May 18, 2026: The Vatican has officially announced that Pope Leo XIV will publish his first encyclical on May 25, marking a significant moment in the Church's response to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and digital technology. Titled Magnifica…...
ASIA/VIETNAM - Archbishop Joseph Vu Van Thien: "The Church in Vietnam, grateful for the missionaries and martyrs, sings its Magnificat
56+ min ago (341+ words) 2026-05-18 Archbishop Joseph Vu Van Thien: "The Church in Vietnam, grateful for the missionaries and martyrs, sings its Magnificat" 2026-05-08 A Thanksgiving Mass on the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election: "The faithful look forward to a Papal visit" 2026-04-27 ups for…...
AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - The Bishop of Tombura Yambio: "May leaders, churches, young people, women, intellectuals, civil society, and families become bridges of healing and peace"
56+ min ago (111+ words) 2026-05-18 The Bishop of Tombura Yambio: "May leaders, churches, young people, women, intellectuals, civil society, and families become bridges of healing and peace" 2026-04-28 The Bishop of Tombura-Yambio: "The disappearance of Father Luke Yugue and his driver, Michael Gbeko, is a wound…...
Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic Co-Founder Launch Encyclical on AI and Human Dignity | Entertainment
54+ min ago (202+ words) Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic Co-Founder Launch Encyclical on AI and Human Dignity Devdiscourse Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic Co-Founder Launch Encyclical on AI and Human Dignity Pope Leo XIV will introduce his first encyclical addressing the ethical implications of…...
Pope Leo XIV to Unveil AI-focused Encyclical with Anthropic Co-founder
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (197+ words) Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic' s co-founder Christopher Olah are set to launch the pontiff’s first encyclical on May 25 Pope Leo XIV to Unveil AI-focused Encyclical with Anthropic Co-founder....
A shared commitment to the unity of the Church
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (356+ words) We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for…...