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The Independentpolitics14 hrs ago
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X bishops and priests excommunicated
The Vatican has declared bishops and priests of the Society of St. Pius X excommunicated after the group consecrated new bishops without papal consent. The society continues to hold Latin Mass services at its churches while appealing the decree.
indiatoday.inai1 day ago
Nobel Laureates and AI Executives Sign Non-Binding Rome Declaration on AI and Weapons
The Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War ended with the signing of the Rome Declaration. The three-day Vatican event addressed AI ethics, autonomous weapons, and digital protocols. A public ceremony followed at Rome's Capitoline Hill.
pbs.orgpolitics4 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes U.S. Strikes on Iran That Began in Late February
Pope Leo XIV said the strikes posed a threat to all Iranians. U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch and Vatican official Andrea Tornielli offered differing views on whether the comments were political or spiritual.
world5 days ago
BBC Vatican Correspondent David Willey Dies at 93
David Willey, who reported from Rome for more than 50 years and covered five popes, died of heart failure in Italy. The BBC said he remained active into his nineties.
politics6 days ago
Vatican Excommunicates Six SSPX Bishops After July 1 Consecrations
The Vatican imposed excommunications on six bishops and some lay members of the Society of St. Pius X following unauthorized consecrations in Switzerland. SSPX leaders rejected the penalties as invalid while members reported mixed reactions ranging from dismissal to concern over…
radio.foxnews.comworld12 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins July Vacation at Castel Gandolfo Papal Estate
Pope Leo XIV began a summer break on July 5 at the papal estate south of Rome. He will remain there until July 27 with all audiences suspended and will stay in the Apostolic Palace. The vacation follows recent decisions on artificial intelligence, slavery, and church discipline.
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abcnews.go.comai12 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins Summer Break After Six Months of Global Diplomacy
Pope Leo XIV started a summer vacation on Sunday after a period of international travel and policy statements. The pontiff addressed migration, artificial intelligence, and internal church discipline during the first half of 2026.
thejournal.ieworld12 days ago
Excommunicated Catholic Group Sees Future Pope Restoring Ties
A priest from the Society of St. Pius X told worshippers a future pope will reopen dialogue. The group was automatically excommunicated after ordaining four bishops without Vatican approval earlier this week.
focustaiwan.twworld12 days agoUpdated
Vatican Declares SSPX in Schism; Pope Leo XIV Begins Vacation at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV arrived Sunday at the papal retreat south of Rome and will remain until July 27 with audiences suspended. He moved into the Apostolic Palace overlooking Lake Alban.
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swissinfo.chworld14 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Consecrates Four Bishops in Switzerland
The group held a five-hour ceremony in Ecône on Wednesday attended by around 15,000 people. The Vatican excommunicated its six bishops the next day after Pope Leo XIV asked for a postponement.
politics14 days ago
Traditionalist Catholic Group Defends Consecrations After Vatican Declares Excommunications
The Society of St. Pius X said it acted to save souls when it consecrated four bishops without papal consent. The Vatican responded within 24 hours by excommunicating the group's bishops and priests and warning its followers of possible excommunication.
abcnews.go.comworld15 days ago
Pope excommunicates at least 750 priests from one group
Pope Leo XIV removed at least 750 priests from the Society of St. Pius X on Thursday. The action follows the group's ordination of four bishops without Vatican approval.
whowhatwhy.orgworld15 days ago
Vatican Excommunicates Four Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations in Switzerland
The Vatican imposed excommunication on four bishops of the Society of St. Pius X following an ordination conducted without papal approval. Pope Leo XIV had issued a letter days earlier on the gravity of dividing the Church.
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world16 days ago
Traditionalist group consecrates four bishops in Switzerland without papal approval
The Society of St. Pius X performed the consecrations on July 1 at its Econe seminary. Pope Leo XIV had warned the act would constitute a sin of extreme gravity.
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swissinfo.chworld14 days agoUpdated
SSPX Consecrates Four New Bishops; Vatican Excommunicates Six
The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in formal schism on Thursday after the group consecrated four new bishops without papal approval. Pope Leo XIV had urged the society to cancel the ceremony in a letter warning of grave consequences.
winnipegfreepress.comworld16 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Plans Unauthorized Bishop Consecrations
The ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X announced it will consecrate four bishops without papal approval. The decision revives a decades-old rift with the Vatican and triggers automatic excommunication for those involved.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld16 days ago
Traditionalist Catholic group plans bishop consecrations without papal approval
A traditionalist Catholic faction will consecrate four bishops at its Swiss seminary on Wednesday. The move occurs without papal consent and carries automatic excommunication under church law.
winnipegfreepress.comworld16 days ago
Breakaway Catholic Group Begins Bishop Consecrations Without Papal Approval
A traditionalist Catholic society started consecrating four bishops at its Swiss seminary on Wednesday despite Vatican warnings. The move risks excommunication and marks the group's most direct challenge to Rome since 1988.
winnipegfreepress.comworld16 days agoUpdated
Breakaway Catholic Group Plans Unauthorized Bishop Consecrations
The Society of St. Pius X will consecrate four bishops without papal consent, triggering automatic excommunication. The move creates the first major test for Pope Leo XIV's unity efforts.
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The Independentworld17 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Names Nun to Head Vatican Development Office
Pope Leo XIV appointed Sister Alessandra Smerilli to lead the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He also named Cardinal Fabio Baggio as pro-prefect and urged the Society of St. Pius X to cancel planned bishop consecrations.
world17 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Plans to Consecrate Four Bishops on Wednesday
Pope Leo XIV urged the group to halt the consecrations without Vatican approval, warning of excommunication and loss of sacramental validity. The Society of St. Pius X said it would proceed at its Swiss seminary.
abcnews.go.comworld17 days ago
Pope Leo XIV urges traditionalist group to halt bishop consecrations
Pope Leo XIV wrote to the Society of St. Pius X asking it to cancel planned consecrations of four new bishops. The letter was sent one day before the ceremonies were scheduled at the group's seminary in Switzerland.
world19 days ago
Society of St. Pius X to Consecrate Four Bishops on July 1 Without Papal Approval
The traditionalist group will consecrate four priests as bishops without papal approval. Vatican officials have warned that the action will trigger automatic excommunication. The SSPX cited growth needs and its refusal to accept certain Second Vatican Council reforms.
Newsweekworld21 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Publishes Episcopal Coats of Arms for Four Priests Ahead of July Consecrations
The Society of St. Pius X has released designs for four bishops it plans to consecrate on July 1 without papal approval. The Vatican has stated that such consecrations would trigger automatic excommunication. Newsweek reported the details from the group's website.
The Guardianworld22 days ago
Society of St Pius X Plans to Ordain Four Bishops on July 1
The group intends to proceed with the ordinations despite a Vatican appeal. The action risks excommunication under canon law.
foxnews.comworld23 days ago
Vatican Museums launch five-year restoration of Raphael Loggia
The Vatican Museums announced a five-year project to clean and restore the Raphael Loggia, a 65-meter corridor inside the Apostolic Palace. The $5.5 million effort is funded in part by the Stephen A. Schwarzman Foundation.
The Independentworld23 days ago
Vatican Museums Begin Five-Year Restoration of Raphael Loggia
The Vatican Museums announced a five-year, $5.5 million project to clean and restore the Raphael Loggia. The work will use hand-held lasers on the 65-meter corridor that connects parts of the Apostolic Palace.
catholicnewsagency.comworld23 days ago
SSPX to Consecrate Four Bishops Without Papal Consent on July 1
The Society of St. Pius X will hold a four-day event at its Swiss seminary to consecrate four new bishops. The Vatican has warned the act will trigger automatic excommunication.
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swissinfo.chworld24 days ago
Vatican Rejects Bishops' Request for Lay Preachers
Vatican officials rejected a request from bishops to allow lay people to preach during Mass. The decision follows repeated statements confirming existing Church teaching on who may deliver homilies.
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upi.comworld24 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits WFP Headquarters in Rome, Calls Food Access a Fundamental Right
Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme headquarters in Rome on 22 June 2026. He urged greater international resources to address hunger and linked food security to reduced geopolitical instability. AllAfrica reported the visit and statements.
Washington Examinerpolitics27 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits Sant'Angelo Lodigiano and Prays at Cabrini Tomb
Pope Leo XIV visited the birthplace of Mother Frances Cabrini on June 20, 2026, and called her a model for migrant care. He also stopped in Pavia and will travel to Lampedusa on July 4.
New York Postbusiness27 days ago
Development bank head meets with pope to discuss rare earth mining
The head of the Inter-American Development Bank met privately with the pope on Friday to present arguments for rare earth mining in Latin America. The discussion addressed environmental standards, labor conditions, and local economic benefits.
ABC Newsworld27 days ago
Development Bank Head Meets Pope Leo XIV on Rare Earth Mining
The head of Latin America's top development bank met privately with Pope Leo XIV to discuss rare earth mining potential. The Vatican has previously called for divestment from mining companies.
koreatimes.co.krworld33 days ago
President Lee Jae Myung Says Hope for North Korea Dialogue Remains, Despite No Response from Pyongyang
Speaking at a special Mass in Rome on June 14, 2026, President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his administration's commitment to peace with Pyongyang and cited the 2000 inter-Korean joint statement as a historic turning point.
vaticannews.vaworld37 days ago
Pope Leo and Bad Bunny Hold Private Meeting in Spain, Forgo Public Appearance
The Vatican confirmed the meeting took place behind closed doors. No photos were released and the encounter remained private.
France 24politics44 days ago
Vatican Names First Lay Woman to Lead Communications Department
A lay woman has been appointed to head the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication for the first time. The appointee, who serves as CEO of a Catholic television network, will oversee television, radio, and broadcasting operations.
indiatoday.intoday.inai44 days ago
Anthropic Co-founder Chris Olah Calls for Catholic Church Oversight of AI Industry at Vatican Event With Pope Leo XIV
Chris Olah addressed the Vatican last week during Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence. The event highlighted calls for outside oversight of AI development.
nypost.comworld45 days ago
Pope 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics45 days ago
Pope 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.vaai48 days ago
Pope 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 Hillpolitics48 days ago
President 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.vaai51 days ago
Pope 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…
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Euronewspolitics51 days ago
Pope 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.
Forbesworld52 days ago
Interior 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.
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vaticannews.vaworld53 days ago
Pope 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.
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New York Postai56 days ago
Vatican 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.comai59 days ago
Anthropic 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.vaai60 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Approves Vatican AI Commission Ahead of First Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV approved a new Vatican commission on artificial intelligence on May 16. The commission will coordinate AI policy across seven Vatican institutions and precedes the pope's first encyclical on the topic, scheduled for release on May 25.
vaticannews.vaai60 days ago
Pope 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.
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nypost.comai60 days agoUpdated
Pope 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.
Le Mondepolitics62 days ago
Pope Leo XIV to Make State Visit to France in September
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for a state visit from September 25 to 28. The trip includes stops in Paris for a visit to UNESCO headquarters and in Lourdes. It marks the first papal state visit to France in 18 years.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld65 days ago
Vatican 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…
Newsweekpolitics65 days ago
Vatican 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…
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Military.comworld70 days ago
Rubio 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 Newsworld70 days ago
Pope 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…
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vaticannews.vapolitics70 days ago
Pope 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 Mondepolitics70 days ago
Pope 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.compolitics71 days ago
Trump 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…
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swissinfo.chworld72 days ago
New 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…
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al-monitor.compolitics72 days ago
Vatican 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…