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Holy See urges 'moratorium' on development of autonomous killing weapons at United Nations

August 31, 2024

Holy See urges 'moratorium' on development of autonomous killing weapons at United Nations

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva, urged the organization to issue a moratorium on autonomous lethal weapons.

Pope Francis says intentionally allowing migrants to die is a 'grave sin'

August 28, 2024

Pope Francis says intentionally allowing migrants to die is a 'grave sin'

Pope Francis said at his Wednesday General Audience this week that secular governments must not allow migrants to die in extreme conditions while seeking to arrive in Western nations.

On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

August 26, 2024

On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

Pope John Paul I was elected pope on this day in history, Aug. 26, 1978. He would serve as pope for just over a month before his sudden death at the age of 65.

Vatican 'saddened' by 'certain scenes' at Olympics' opening ceremony

August 3, 2024

Vatican 'saddened' by 'certain scenes' at Olympics' opening ceremony

The Vatican released a statement Saturday, expressing its disappointment about "certain scenes" at the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

Kamala Harris demonstrates 'gross anti-Catholic bias and bigotry,' conservative faith group charges

July 30, 2024

Kamala Harris demonstrates 'gross anti-Catholic bias and bigotry,' conservative faith group charges

CatholicVote.org president Brian Burch told Fox News about its strong concern about the policies and politics of Vice President Kamala Harris, notably her pro-abortion stance.

Italian teenager to be canonized as first millennial Catholic saint

July 2, 2024

Italian teenager to be canonized as first millennial Catholic saint

Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who had a knack for web design and a passion for the Eucharist, will be canonized, the Vatican announced on Monday, July 1.

Pope Francis warns of AI in first-ever G-7 papal address, urges 'safeguards' for 'proper human control'

June 14, 2024

Pope Francis warns of AI in first-ever G-7 papal address, urges 'safeguards' for 'proper human control'

Pope Francis warned world leaders attending the G-7 conference in Italy on Friday that artificial intelligence offers both immense benefit and serious ethical pitfalls for the future of humanity.

Pope Francis allegedly repeats anti-gay slur while discussing ban on homosexual seminarians

June 12, 2024

Pope Francis allegedly repeats anti-gay slur while discussing ban on homosexual seminarians

Pope Francis, while discussing the ineligibility of open homosexuals to enter seminary, allegedly repeated a slur against gay men he used last month in a similar meeting.

Pope Francis apologizes for using vulgar term for gay men behind closed doors

May 28, 2024

Pope Francis apologizes for using vulgar term for gay men behind closed doors

Pope Francis did not mean to denigrate homosexuals when he used a controversial term about gay men in a private meeting this week, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint

May 23, 2024

Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint

A second miracle has been recognized and attributed to the intercession of Bl. Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenage computer whiz who was devoted to his Catholic faith.