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nypost.comPope Leo Appoints EWTN Executive as First Woman to Head Vatican Communications Department
Pope Leo appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, president and COO of EWTN News, to head the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications. She will be the first woman in the senior role and begins duties in November.
abcnews.go.comPope Leo XIV Appoints EWTN News President Maria Montserrat Alvarado to Head Vatican Communications
Pope Leo XIV appointed the Mexican-American president of EWTN News to head the Dicastery of Communications on Tuesday. The move places a laywoman in charge of one of the Vatican’s largest-budget departments.
vaticannews.vaPope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence and Human Dignity
Pope Leo XIV signed the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas at the Vatican on May 15, 2026. The document addresses artificial intelligence and its effects on human dignity.
The HillPresident Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV meeting with Chicago mayor
President Trump posted on Truth Social that the mayor of Chicago is useless after the mayor met Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The post included images of the meeting and referenced prior disagreements over Iran policy.
vaticannews.vaPope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV released a 42,300-word encyclical Monday that calls for government regulation of AI companies, job protections for workers, and limits on lethal autonomous weapons. The document urges transparency in algorithmic tools used by governments and community involvement in…
EuronewsPope Leo XIV Meets Spanish Prime Minister at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV held a private audience with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Apostolic Palace on 27 May. The meeting occurred as preparations continue for the Pope's planned visit to Spain in June.
ForbesInterior Secretary Defends AI Data Centers After Pope's Encyclical
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum defended AI data centers as positive for humanity and criticized Pope Leo XIV for tech editorializing. The remarks came after the pope released a 42,000-word document warning about AI risks.
vaticannews.vaPope Leo XIV Acknowledges Vatican’s Historical Role in Slave Trade
Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical on Monday, apologizing for papal bulls that authorized the enslavement of non-Christians in the 15th century. The document also addresses modern concerns over artificial intelligence and human dignity.
New York PostVatican Schedules AI Encyclical Event With Secular Speakers
The Vatican will hold a Monday press conference to present an encyclical on artificial intelligence. The event includes a secular AI researcher among its scheduled speakers.
nbcnews.comAnthropic Sues Trump Administration Over Defense Department Blacklisting
Anthropic is suing the Trump administration after the Department of War designated the company a supply chain risk. The company’s co-founder is also scheduled to speak at the Vatican on artificial intelligence guidance.
vaticannews.vaPope Leo XIV to Present First Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV will present an encyclical letter on artificial intelligence at the Vatican on May 25. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah will join the event as one of several speakers.
nypost.comPope Leo XIV to Present First Encyclical on AI at Vatican Event
Pope Leo XIV will present his first encyclical on artificial intelligence at the Vatican on May 25. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah will join the presentation alongside cardinals and theologians.
winnipegfreepress.comVatican Warns Traditionalist Group Against Consecrating Bishops Without Consent
The Vatican on Wednesday issued a final warning to the Society of St. Pius X that its planned July 1 consecrations of four bishops without papal approval would constitute a schismatic act resulting in automatic excommunication. The group, founded in 1970 in opposition to the Seco…
NewsweekVatican Excommunicates Breakaway Catholic Group Over Bishop Ordinations
The Vatican has told the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X that ordaining bishops without papal approval in July would constitute a schismatic act and result in automatic excommunication. Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, head of the Vatican's disciplinary office, reiterated th…
Military.comRubio Urges Europe to Take Action Against Iran During Visit to Italy and Vatican
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed European allies to move beyond statements and impose concrete measures on Iran during meetings in Rome. He warned that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz set a dangerous precedent and stated the U.S. had thwarted attacks on three Na…
Nbc NewsPope Leo XIV Visits Pompeii Sanctuary on Our Lady of Pompeii Feast Day
The first American pope helicoptered to the shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii on May 8, 2026, exactly one year after white smoke signaled his election as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. He opened the day by meeting sick and disabled pilgrims before celebrating Mass and launching a s…
vaticannews.vaPope Leo XIV Visits Pompeii Shrine on First Anniversary of His Election
The first U.S.-born pope traveled by helicopter to the ancient city on May 8, 2026, to pray at the sanctuary of Our Lady of Pompeii on the Marian feast day that coincided with his election. He met with sick and disabled people, celebrated Mass and recalled the life of newly canon…
Le MondePope Leo XIV Marks One Year Since Election as Head of Catholic Church
One year after his election on May 8 2025 Pope Leo XIV has shifted from a period of restraint and caution to more direct public statements. The pontiff condemned a war involving the United States and Israel and urged American Catholics to contact elected officials. Le Monde repor…
abcnews.go.comTrump Continues Public Criticism of the Pope
President Trump has continued a series of public criticisms directed at the pope over recent weeks. The comments have prompted reactions from Christian leaders who have expressed opposition. The exchanges mark an ongoing public dispute between the U.S. president and the head of t…
swissinfo.chNew Recruits Join Pontifical Swiss Guard in Vatican Swearing-in Ceremony
Recruits joined the Pontifical Swiss Guard, recognized as the world's oldest standing army, during a swearing-in ceremony. The new members wore the unit's traditional yellow, blue and red uniforms and took an oath to defend and serve the pope. The event was presided over by Pope…
al-monitor.comVatican Secretary of State Meets with Marco Rubio Amid Tensions Between Trump and Pope Leo
Cardinal Pietro Parolin described President Donald Trump's disparaging attacks on Pope Leo as 'strange, to say the least' on Wednesday. The comments came one day before U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet the pope at the Vatican, their first such encounter in…
catholicnewsagency.comPope Addresses Spanish Legislature in Rare Appearance
A pope addressed a foreign legislature in Spain, an event that occurs only on rare occasions. The address took place as part of a visit that included Barcelona. The appearance marks one of the infrequent times a pontiff has spoken directly to a national parliament outside the Vat…
Abc NewsPope Leo XIV Joins Surprise Video Call with 13 Priests in Southern Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV participated in a video call from Rome with 13 priests from villages near the Israel border on Wednesday. He offered prayers and expressed hope that peace would soon return to the area. The call took place during an online meeting arranged with the Vatican ambassador…
nbcnews.comSecretary of State Marco Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Rubio will meet the first U.S.-born pope after standing in at a White House press briefing on Tuesday. The appearance drew online attention and comparisons to Vice President JD Vance ahead of potential 2028 interest.
nbcnews.comUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican this Thursday, following recent criticisms from the US administration against the pontiff. The visit aims to address relations with the Vatican and Italy, including discussions on the Middle East.…
upi.comPope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of West Virginia Bishop, Names Successor
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a former undocumented immigrant from El Salvador as the new bishop of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia, following the resignation of the previous bishop. The appointee, who migrated to the US in 1990, has previously spoken on immigration issues. Thi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Criticizes Pope During Africa Visit
President Trump made public attacks on the pope that coincided with the pontiff's recent trip across Africa. A Vatican reporter accompanying the trip noted the criticisms throughout the itinerary. The pope offered a response to the attacks, described as surprising by the reporter…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHegseth Affirms U.S. Authority in Iran Conflict; Pope Leo XIV Critiques It
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responded to Pope Leo XIV's criticisms of the war in Iran, stating the military has every necessary authority. The pope highlighted civilian suffering and called for peace during a flight back from Africa. Tensions between the Pentagon and V…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Ends Africa Tour, Comments on US-Iran Standoff
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up an 11-day visit to four African countries, where he addressed issues like corruption and wealth inequality. On the return flight, he expressed frustration over stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and condemned capital punishment amid reports…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump and Vatican Differ on Middle East Remarks
Tensions have escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and the Vatican following Trump's social media comments on the Pope's remarks about peace in the Middle East. The situation has drawn global attention and highlighted divisions within the American right. An expert analyz…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV Visits Angolan Chapel Tied to Slave Trade Amid Ancestry Revelations
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is visiting a Catholic chapel in Angola linked to the slave trade during his current trip to Africa. Genealogical research revealed his ancestors included both enslaved individuals and slave owners in Louisiana. Experts note the visit cou…
cnet.comVance Comments on Pope Leo's Remarks Downplaying Tensions with Trump Administration
Vice President JD Vance expressed gratitude for Pope Leo XIV's comments downplaying tensions with the Trump administration amid a public feud over the Iran war. The pope emphasized focusing on peace rather than debate. The exchange follows recent criticisms from both sides, inclu…