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Poll: Pope has high favorability rating after AI encyclical; Trump dips over inflation, war in Iran

by Kate Scanlon

The poll found the U.S.-born Pope Leo had the highest net favorability rating of a group of public figures they polled at plus-37 percentage points.

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Meet the man whose incredible recovery could lead to military chaplain’s sainthood
Absence of USAID, misinformation are among key challenges as CRS fights Ebola spread
Flowers, stadiums, Banderas and jamón: Spain is ready to welcome Pope Leo XIV

U.S. Church

Steaks, barbecue and shared blessings at play in bishops’ Stanley Cup wager

by John Knebels

(OSV News) — As the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet in the Stanley Cup Final, two Catholic bishops are taking part in a friendly wager featuring regional …

US bishops release prayer service honoring immigrants, victims of slavery with call to action

Pope’s slavery apology ‘proper and just,’ says bishop who heads National Black Catholic Congress

Pope Leo XIV’s common ministry with Mother Cabrini: a heart for migrants and refugees

Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert

Rosary service brings ‘prayerful, peaceful presence’ to NJ immigrant detention facility

World

Sagrada Familia’s papal connection comes full circle with Pope Leo XIV

by Junno Arocho Esteves

The basilica’s cornerstone was laid in 1882 during Pope Leo XIII’s pontificate, and now his namesake will inaugurate the 564-foot-tall Tower of Jesus Christ.

Pope Leo urges Catholic universities to instill passion for the truth found in Christ
Spaniards hope Pope Leo’s visit promotes reconciliation amid Civil War wounds
A Church at a crossroads: Spain’s Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement
First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless
Can Catholics as consumers drive a better AI future?

Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain, ‘a missionary nation’ he knows by heart

Church aid leader: Lebanese Christians don’t want mere survival, they want to ‘truly live’

Meet the Silicon Valley priest advising tech companies on artificial intelligence ethics

Vatican

Pope Leo: Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive

by Deborah Castellano Lubov | Vatican News

Opinion

Pope Leo’s first encyclical

by Michael R. Heinlein

Pope Leo XIV declares the digital age a mission field in ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Ines San Martin

‘Magnifica Humanitas’ explores being human in the age of artificial intelligence

by Bishop John P. Dolan

Reviews

Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End

by John Mulderig
Obsession
The Sheep Detectives
St. Francis of Assisi in film
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