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Pope Leo urges Catholic universities to instill passion for the truth found in Christ

by Courtney Mares

VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV told Catholic university leaders on June 3 that they have a responsibility to instill in their students a passion for …

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U.S. Church

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

by Gina Christian

Daniel J. Daly, founding executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health, shared his thoughts on AI in healthcare and Pope Leo.

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

Pope Leo’s new encyclical offers hope, call to shared moral discernment, say experts

US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter

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

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

World

Spaniards hope Pope Leo’s visit promotes reconciliation amid Civil War wounds

by Ines San Martin & Paulina Guzik

As Pope Leo XIV visits Madrid June 6, a towering cross rising above the cemetery on the outskirts of town will likely catch his eye.

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
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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

Peru: Church asks forgiveness to victims of suppressed lay movement

Pope Leo calls for ‘openness’ to Church reform that respects tradition

Vatican

Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God’s presence, Pope Leo says

by Josephine Peterson

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

The Breadwinner

by John Mulderig
The Sheep Detectives
St. Francis of Assisi in film
‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres
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