Pope Leo XIV tells leaders in Spain that he comes to promote a national ‘reconciliation’
MADRID — Pope Leo XIV told government leaders in Spain on June 6 that he came to the country “to confirm, encourage and inspire a renewed loyalty of believers to…
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10 things to know about the Catholic Church in Spain ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6–12, making stops in Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Tenerife. This is the ninth time a pope has visited the country.…
Anthropic urges ‘pause’ or ‘slowdown’ of AI development after Leo’s encyclical
Less than two weeks after Pope Leo XIV published an encyclical warning artificial intelligence (AI) companies against constructing “a new Tower of Babel,” the multibillion-dollar AI company Anthropic is calling…
FDA investigates dangers abortion pill could pose to women
The Food and Drug Administration’s safety investigation of the chemical abortion pill mifepristone, used in most abortions, is progressing, according to a senior FDA official. The official claimed that a…
U.S. House panel backs immigration bill bishops warn could mislabel migrants
The U.S. bishops are urging Congress to reject a bill that would make noncitizens labeled as gang members deportable based on a “reason to believe” standard. The House Judiciary Committee…
Pope to German students: Your Catholic faith is a way of life, not a label
Pope Leo XIV received members of German Catholic student associations at the Vatican on June 5, reminding them that they “represent Catholic values in society not as those who carry…
Catholic law firm offers guidelines to help school districts uphold parental rights
Thomas More Society attorneys released guidelines and recommendations to assist school districts that are working “to uphold parental rights.” The guidelines follow recent school choice cases by the U.S. Supreme…
Cardinal Koovakad to lead Sanremo meeting on interreligious dialogue
Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, will lead a meeting in Sanremo on Oct. 9 dedicated to the theme “Interreligious Dialogue Today in the Social…
June consistory of cardinals will address synod, war, artificial intelligence
Several working sessions and four themes ranging from war to synodality are planned for the next consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV. From reflection on the international situation to a…
Pope Leo XIV accompanied him through his cancer battle. Now they will meet again in Madrid
During the Jubilee of Youth, held in Rome from July 28 to Aug. 3, 2025, unforgettable scenes filled the Eternal City: young pilgrims singing hymns with guitars, praying quietly near…
Pope calls on Catholic universities to be authentic, instill ‘passion for the truth’
Catholic universities should reflect “authenticity as true disciples of Christ” as they guide students’ desire for knowledge into a passion for the truth, Pope Leo XIV told university presidents from…