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Pope’s AI warnings come as Americans grapple with data center expansions

June 3, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading

Catholic scholars echo Leo's focus on the dignity of work, the environment, and avoiding power concentration as one data center spokesperson says her work is consistent with Leo's vision. --- Pope Leo XIV issued stark warnings against building “a new Tower [...]

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Pope links young people’s mental health challenges to loss of interior life, sense of meaning

June 3, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Addressing education ministers from Ibero-American nations, Pope Leo XIV linked the mental health challenges experienced by young people to the loss of a sense of meaning, an inner life, and The post Pope links young people’s mental health challenges to [...]

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Most priests ordained in Charlotte this year came from parishes that had Latin Mass or altar rails

June 2, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

The Diocese of Charlotte boasted a record number of priests ordained this year, but eight of the 10 came from churches that had traditional liturgical practices banned by Bishop Michael Martin. --- The Diocese of Charlotte boasted a record number [...]

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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June

June 2, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

“In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2. --- Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of [...]

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Trump suggests pope unaware of Iran nuclear stance despite Leo’s repeated calls for disarmament

June 2, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

President Donald Trump warned against a nuclear‑armed Iran, reacting to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnsonʼs May 28 meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where the mayor said they discussed The post Trump suggests pope unaware of Iran nuclear stance [...]

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Faithful join in rosary for peace in Washington as pope leads the Marian devotion for world

June 2, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Each of the joyful mysteries of the rosary was prayed at the basilica with a related Scripture reading and a special intention for peace. The post Faithful join in rosary for peace in Washington as pope [...]

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Nationals fire top official who said team avoids featuring Christian pitcher on social media

June 1, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

The Washington Nationals have fired a team official after undercover video captured him suggesting that pitcher Trevor Williams was excluded from promotional efforts after voicing his opposition to drag queens being promoted at a baseball game. --- The Washington Nationals have [...]

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French bishops oppose bill that would force priests to violate secrecy of confession

June 1, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Bishops in France have voiced opposition to a bill debated in the National Assembly on Monday that would require Catholic priests to report child abuse disclosures made during confession, a requirement they say violates one of the sacrament's foundational [...]

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The Economics of Magnifica Humanitas

May 27, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

It has been a while since I awaited the publication of a papal document with as much eagerness as I have Magnifica Humanitas. Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical is itself magnificent, and I’m looking forward to prayerfully reading it over [...]

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Cardinal highlights 10 key points to understand Magnifica Humanitas

May 27, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

The archbishop of Santiago, Chile, distills 10 important takeaways from the timely document on artificial intelligence. --- Cardinal Fernando Chomali, archbishop of Santiago, Chile, offered a 10-point guide to understanding the central message of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIVʼs first encyclical, [...]

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