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Pope Leo XIV unveiled his encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” addressing human dignity in the AI era. This historic document, presented with an AI pioneer, marks the Catholic Church's continued engagement with contemporary challenges through its ancient tradition of papal letters. The encyclical joins a lineage of influential papal teachings on critical social issues.

Devout regulars attending Athens's main Roman Catholic church that honours a first-century saint have discovered a 21st- their donation box is now hooked up to a digital payments system. "The first church donation box with POS: Tourists requested it, the Church made it happen", said an article on the protothema.gr news website.

Pope Leo XIV, in his early actions as pontiff, met with the head of the Ukrainian greek catholic church, reaffirming his call for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war. He received a list of prisoners held by Russia and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people, advocating for prisoner release and the return of children to their families.

With Christmas round the corner, the humming of carol singers can already be heard as one passes by churches in the city.

Christmas celebrations in Syria have been limited to prayers in solidarity with the suffering in Gaza. The main churches in Syria, including the Syriac Catholic Church, Greek Orthodox, Syriac Orthodox, and Melkite Greek Catholic patriarchs, have cancelled festivities and are only holding religious ceremonies. The ongoing conflict in Gaza, where more than 20,000 people have been killed, has dampened the Christmas spirit in Syria. Damascus, the capital, has a lone market and the Greek Orthodox Mariamite Cathedral has modest decorations. The gloom is further compounded by Syria's economic woes, including fuel shortages and daily power cuts.

Pope Leo XIV pledged to prioritize peace in the Middle East and Ukraine, emphasizing support for Eastern Rite churches facing persecution. He acknowledged the exodus of Christians from conflict zones and vowed Vatican assistance in reconciliation efforts. Leo also spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, reaffirming his stance against Russia's actions.

Pope Francis expressed his hope that the upcoming synod at the Vatican would foster unity and fraternity within the Catholic Church, rather than causing further polarization. The synod, a month-long meeting, will discuss the future of the Church and has been a source of controversy. Supporters see it as an opportunity to give a greater voice to lay Catholics and marginalized groups, while conservatives fear it may erode traditional doctrine. The synod will include about 365 members with voting rights, including women for the first time.

Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals, expanding the College of Cardinals and reinforcing his influence on the body that will elect his successor. The new appointees include the oldest, 99-year-old Monsignor Angelo Acerbi, and the youngest, 44-year-old Bishop Mykola Bychok. This selection emphasizes the Pope's commitment to diversifying the church's global representation.

Church doors will be shut and the Vatican sealed off when Pope Francis leads 1.3 billion Catholics in Easter Sunday celebrations held under a worldwide coronavirus lockdown. "We have to respond to our confinement with all our creativity," Francis said in an interview published by several Catholic newspapers this week.

India's first home-grown Bible, meant to help Catholics understand their faith in the context of Indian culture and tradition has run aground ...

What a Pope signifies for Catholics is unique. No other religion is led by a figure of such stature. Part of the reason is that the prestige of the church was a result of imperial political strategy

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have gifted each other 'magic' necklaces featuring an angel

Pope Francis and US president Joe Biden engaged in a 20-minute telephone conversation on Sunday, during which they discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and various other ongoing wars, as reported by the Vatican. The focus of their discussion was on addressing conflict situations worldwide and finding ways to promote peace. In parallel news, Israel is preparing for a ground assault on Gaza, prompted by a recent Hamas attack in Israel that resulted in the loss of 1,400 lives.

Pope Francis will break with centuries of tradition and livestream Easter Sunday mass to allow the world's 1.3 billion Catholics celebrate their holiest holiday under a coronavirus lockdown. Fear and confusion in the face of a disease whose official death toll has soared past 100,000 are reshaping society and transforming the way religion is observed.

A tech billionaire. A closed-door lecture series in the shadow of the Vatican. A theological argument that turns two thousand years of Christian thought inside out. This is not a culture war spat. It is something far stranger.

Millions of Christians worldwide celebrate Christmas on January 7, not December 25, due to differing calendar traditions. While most follow the Gregorian calendar, some Orthodox churches adhere to the older Julian calendar. This calendar difference means December 25 Julian corresponds to January 7 Gregorian, preserving ancient customs and faith.

St Lawrence Shrine in Karkala is all set to be declared as the second Minor Basilica in the state on Monday.

In a tragic incident, 12-year-old Sophia Forchas was critically injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. The attack, perpetrated by Robin Westman, resulted in multiple casualties and has been classified as domestic terrorism. Sophia is currently in critical condition, while the community grapples with the devastating impact of hate violence and calls for preventative measures.