Pope Leo XIV: AI Must Serve Human Dignity
How can AI serve the common good and not just the powerful? Pope Leo XIV responds Pope Leo XIV reflected Dec. 5 at the Vatican on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence during a meeting with members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation and participants in the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities. In […]
Michael Bublé Calls Meeting Pope Leo XIV Life
Michael Bublé calls meeting Pope Leo XIV ‘one of the greatest moments of my life’ Michael Bublé called meeting Pope Leo XIV on Friday “one of the greatest moments of my life,” adding that as he prepares to headline the Vatican’s annual Christmas concert for the poor, he hopes his example will encourage more people […]
Pope Leo XIV Among Top Wikipedia Google Searches in 2025
Pope Leo XIV among the most viewed and searched on Wikipedia and Google in 2025 The profile of Pope Leo XIV is among the most viewed pages on the digital encyclopedia Wikipedia, and his names — both the one he took upon beginning his pontificate on May 8 and his given name, Robert Francis Prevost […]
Slovak Virgin Mary Mosaic Unveiled in Vatican
New Slovak Virgin Mary mosaic highlights spiritual bonds between Slovakia and Vatican Just before the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a mosaic of Our Lady of Sorrows, Protectress of Slovakia, was inaugurated in the Vatican Gardens. Archbishop Bernard Bober of Košice, president of the Slovak Bishops’ Conference, blessed the artwork during a ceremony attended by […]
Chris Pratt Films Documentary on St. Peter’s Tomb
Christ Pratt to release documentary on tomb of St. Peter American actor Chris Pratt, best known for his roles in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World,” is currently filming a documentary on the Vatican Necropolis, which lies underneath Vatican City containing tombs dating from the first to fourth century A.D., at depths varying between […]
Relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ Travels to Rome
Relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ Travels to Rome For the first time in over twelve centuries, the relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ has left Mantua. Traditionally guarded in the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, the relic was brought to Rome to the Shrine of San Salvatore in Lauro, thanks to an […]
Latvian Centennial Pilgrimage Rome
Latvian Centennial Pilgrimage Rome Latvia marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister Evika Siliņa joined a national pilgrimage from Latvia to Rome, commemorating 100 years since the country’s first official visit to the Eternal City. The historic journey brought together Latvian faithful to celebrate their Christian heritage and strengthen ties with the Holy See. At […]
RECAP: Pope Leo in Lebanon
RECAP: Pope Leo in Lebanon Following his historic visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV embarked on his first apostolic journey to Lebanon, a nation known as the land of cedars. Lebanon has been deeply marked by conflict and crisis, including recent bombings and years of economic collapse. Its people are looking to the pope’s visit […]
RECAP: Pope Leo in Türkiye
RECAP: Pope Leo in Türkiye On his first trip abroad as pope, Pope Leo XIV chose a destination that physically and culturally lies between continents: Turkey. The visit opened in Ankara, the country’s capital, where he honored the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, at his mausoleum before meeting with political officials at the […]
The Book That Shapes Pope Leo XIV’s Spirituality
The kitchen friar’s book that inspires Pope Leo’s spirituality On the papal plane on the way home from his first international trip, Pope Leo XIV referenced a book that has greatly influenced his spirituality after being asked by a journalist about the conclave and what it’s been like becoming the pope. “Besides St. Augustine,” Pope […]